Operational Buyer (Direct Procurement)

Pontoon; North Warwickshire; In loco; GBP 57.000 - 75.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Adecco is seeking a Senior Operational Buyer to join a manufacturing organisation for an initial 12-month contract, with long-term potential. The role focuses on direct procurement in a fast-paced environment, requiring strong SAP skills, BOM understanding, and supplier management across production cycles.

You will support manufacturing schedules, analyse procurement data, and collaborate with planning, engineering, and supply chain teams to ensure on-time material availability and policy

Competenze

• Experience as Operational Buyer/Senior Buyer or Delivery Buyer.
• Procurement experience in manufacturing with BOMs.
• Experience managing POs, supplier deliveries and material availability.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Background in aerospace/defence/automotive/manufacturing preferred.

Mansioni

• Manage procurement activities to support manufacturing and production requirements.
• Create, manage, and expedite purchase orders through SAP.
• Build and maintain supplier relationships 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 with planning, operations, engineering, and supply chain teams.
• Ensure compliance with purchasing policies and procedures.

Conoscenze

Procurement data analysis

Supplier relationship management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Strumenti

SAP

Excel

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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.

Adecco

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.