Operational Buyer

Adecco; Warwick; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Adecco is seeking an experienced Operational Buyer to join the procurement team in Warwick on a six-month contract. You will raise and manage purchase orders, support day-to-day sourcing, and build strong supplier relationships to drive cost-effective procurement solutions.

Key activities include SAP-based PO processing, RFQ coordination, negotiation of terms, and maintaining procurement records while supporting process improvements across multiple projects.

Qualifications

• Experience in Operational Buying, Purchasing or Procurement environments.
• Hands-on SAP experience for procurement transactions including PO processing.
• Advanced Excel skills to analyse data, maintain records and produce reports.
• Proven ability to negotiate pricing and manage supplier cost increases.
• Experience building relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Raise and manage purchase orders (POs) in line with business requirements.
• Support day-to-day procurement activities across multiple projects.
• Source quotations, coordinate RFQ activities and support tender processes.
• Negotiate terms, manage supplier relationships and cost increases.
• Review supplier terms and ensure compliance with policies.
• Resolve supplier, invoicing and payment-related issues with internal teams.
• Maintain procurement records and update supplier data in systems.
• Support process improvements and automation initiatives in procurement.
• Coordinate activities to meet project deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Produce procurement reports using SAP and Excel to aid decision-making.

Skills

PO management

Supplier relations

Negotiation

Excel

Procurement

RFQ administration

Education

CIPS or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

Operational Buyer

Location: Warwick

Contract Length: 6 Months

Daily Rate: .00 Umbrella

Our client is seeking an experienced Operational Buyer to join their procurement team on an initial six-month contract. Working within a dynamic and collaborative environment, you will be responsible for supporting day-to-day purchasing activities, managing supplier relationships, raising and administering purchase orders, and driving cost-effective procurement solutions that support business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Raise and manage purchase orders (POs), ensuring accurate and timely processing in line with business requirements.
• Manage day-to-day procurement activities, supporting the efficient delivery of purchasing objectives across multiple projects and stakeholders.
• Source quotations from suppliers, coordinate RFQ activities, and support tender processes to secure best value and service.
• Build and maintain effective supplier relationships, including negotiating pricing, managing cost increases, and supporting commercial discussions.
• Review and agree supplier terms and conditions, ensuring compliance with company policies and procurement procedures.
• Resolve supplier, invoicing, and payment-related issues, working collaboratively with internal teams to minimise disruption to operations.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and ensure supplier and quotation information is updated within procurement systems.
• Support operational teams with procurement-related projects, process improvements, and automation initiatives.
• Prioritise and coordinate procurement activities to meet project deadlines and changing business demands within a fast-paced environment.
• Produce and maintain procurement reports, using SAP and Excel to monitor activity, support decision-making, and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Experience working within an Operational Buying, Purchasing, or Procurement environment, supporting end-to-end procurement activities.
• Strong knowledge of direct procurement processes, including purchase order management, supplier engagement, RFQ administration, and sourcing activities.
• Hands-on experience using SAP for procurement transactions, including purchase order processing, supplier management, and resolving purchasing-related issues.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, with the ability to analyse data, maintain procurement records, and produce meaningful reports.
• Proven ability to negotiate pricing, manage supplier cost increases, and support commercial discussions to achieve value for the business.
• Experience building effective relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders across multiple functions and projects.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines within a fast-paced environment.
• Experience resolving supplier, invoicing, or payment-related issues whilst maintaining high levels of customer service and supplier performance.
• A proactive and continuous improvement mindset, with experience supporting process improvements, automation initiatives, or efficiency projects being advantageous.
• Professional procurement qualifications (e.g. CIPS) or equivalent procurement experience are desirable but not essential.

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