Operational Buyer (Direct Procurement)

Pontoon; England; In loco; GBP 57.000 - 75.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Pontoon is recruiting for a Senior Operational Buyer (Direct Procurement) to support a manufacturing operation on a 12-month contract. The role focuses on hands-on procurement in the production environment, with SAP PO management and close collaboration with planning and engineering teams.

You will drive supplier performance, manage BOMs, and ensure timely material availability while maintaining compliance with purchasing policies.

Competenze

• Experience as an Operational Buyer, Senior Buyer, or Delivery Buyer.
• Strong SAP experience gained within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience working with Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Purchasing experience supporting production and manufacturing operations.
• Supplier management and relationship management experience.
• Experience managing purchase orders, supplier deliveries and material availability.
• Strong Excel skills and ability to analyse procurement data.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• You will come from Aerospace, defence, automotive or engineering/manufacturing in particular.

Mansioni

• Manage procurement activities to support manufacturing and production requirements.
• Create, manage, and expedite purchase orders through SAP.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure on‑time delivery and performance.
• Manage material supply against Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Proactively resolve supply chain issues and material shortages.
• Support production schedules and operational requirements.
• Analyse procurement and supplier performance data.
• Collaborate effectively with planning, operations, engineering, and supply chain teams.
• Ensure compliance with company purchasing policies and procedures.

Descrizione del lavoro

Senior Operational Buyer (Direct Procurement)

Location: Manufacturing Sector
Duration: 12 months but long term expected
Daily Rate: Up to 358.00

Our client, a leading engineering and manufacturing organisation, is seeking an experienced Senior Operational Buyer to join their dynamic team on an initial 12-month contract with the potential for ongoing extension. This is an exciting opportunity for those who thrive in a hands‑on operational procurement role!

Key Responsibilities

• Manage procurement activities to support manufacturing and production requirements.
• Create, manage, and expedite purchase orders through SAP.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure on‑time delivery and performance.
• Manage material supply against Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Proactively resolve supply chain issues and material shortages.
• Support production schedules and operational requirements.
• Analyse procurement and supplier performance data.
• Collaborate effectively with planning, operations, engineering, and supply chain teams.
• Ensure compliance with company purchasing policies and procedures.

Essential Experience

• Previous experience as an Operational Buyer, Senior Buyer, Delivery Buyer
• Strong SAP experience gained within a manufacturing environment
• Experience working with Bills of Materials (BOMs)
• Purchasing experience supporting production and manufacturing operations
• Supplier management and relationship management experience
• Experience managing purchase orders, supplier deliveries and material availability
• Strong Excel skills and ability to analyse procurement data
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• You will come from Aerospace, defence, automotive or engineering/manufacturing in particular

Highly Desirable

• Experience gained with organisations such as Rolls‑Royce, BAE Systems, Collins Aerospace, Airbus, Leonardo, JLR, GKN Aerospace or similar complex manufacturing businesses

What's On Offer

• A 12-month contract with long-term potential in a respected engineering and manufacturing business.
• A fast‑paced, varied operational procurement environment.
• Exposure to complex products, supply chains, and supplier networks.
• A collaborative team where you can make a real impact from day one.

If you are a hands‑on buyer with strong SAP knowledge and a passion for supporting manufacturing operations, this could be the perfect opportunity for you! Don't miss out on this chance to elevate your career.

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