Operational Buyer - Temporary

BMR Solutions; Clevedon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Culture of trust and accountability

Career development

Innovation powered by people

Competitive compensation and benefits

Health and wellbeing support

High-tech manufacturing environment

Job summary

Edwards, a leading developer and manufacturer of sophisticated vacuum products and exhaust management systems, invites an Operational Buyer (Temporary) to join the Bristol team on a hybrid basis. You will manage day‑to‑day procurement for a supplier portfolio, collaborating with Engineering, Planning, Production and Quality to ensure on‑time delivery, cost and quality targets in a demanding environment.

The role reports to the Senior Buyer and focuses on MRP-driven purchasing, supplier

Qualifications

• 2–3 years' experience in procurement or purchasing.
• Experience within a complex engineering or manufacturing environment.
• CIPS Level 4 or equivalent qualification or procurement experience.
• Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) sourcing.

Responsibilities

• Raise purchase orders through various methods and procurement channels.
• React to MRP system messages, including expediting, deferring and cancelling open order lines.
• Issue RFQs, manage drawing releases, analyse supplier quotations and establish new part replenishment profiles.
• Resolve issues relating to delivery accuracy, quality rejects, invoice queries, overdue orders and production shortages.
• Monitor and improve supplier performance against delivery, cost and quality objectives.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities through benchmarking, value engineering and optimisation of replenishment methods.
• Work with Engineering to manage obsolete and replacement parts.
• Raise temporary permits, concessions and engineering changes where required.
• Develop relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Support sourcing activity for New Product Introduction and continuous improvement projects.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Interpersonal skills

Procurement experience

Manufacturing/engineering experience

NPI sourcing

Outsourcing

Continuous Improvement

MRP systems knowledge

Education

CIPS Level 4 or equivalent

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

Job description

Operational Buyer - Temporary

Location: Bristol, UK

Working Pattern: Hybrid

Contract: Temporary

Salary: Competitive, depending on experience up to £20.23

BMR Solutions are currently recruiting for an Operational Buyer - Temporary to join a leading high-technology engineering and manufacturing business based in Bristol.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced procurement professional to take responsibility for supplier performance across a portfolio of suppliers, ensuring on-time delivery, cost and quality targets are achieved within a complex manufacturing environment.

The Role

Reporting to the Senior Buyer, you will be responsible for the day-to-day operational procurement activities across your assigned supplier portfolio. You will work closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders including Engineering, Planning, Production and Quality to resolve issues and maintain a reliable supply chain.

Key Responsibilities

• Raise purchase orders through various methods and procurement channels.
• React to MRP system messages, including expediting, deferring and cancelling open order lines.
• Issue RFQs, manage drawing releases, analyse supplier quotations and establish new part replenishment profiles.
• Resolve issues relating to delivery accuracy, quality rejects, invoice queries, overdue orders and production shortages.
• Monitor and improve supplier performance against delivery, cost and quality objectives.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities through benchmarking, value engineering and optimisation of replenishment methods.
• Work closely with Engineering to manage obsolete and replacement parts.
• Raise temporary permits, concessions and engineering changes where required.
• Develop effective working relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Support sourcing activity associated with New Product Introduction, outsourcing and continuous improvement projects.

About You

We encourage applications from candidates who meet the majority of the requirements, as we value diverse experience and perspectives.

The successful Operational Buyer will ideally have:

• 2-3 years' experience within a procurement or purchasing environment.
• Strong negotiation skills and commercial awareness.
• Good interpersonal and team-working skills.
• A proven track record of achieving savings and delivery targets.
• Experience working within a complex engineering or manufacturing environment.
• The ability to communicate professionally and confidently with internal customers and suppliers.
• A resourceful, self-motivated approach with the ability to work independently.
• CIPS Level 4 or equivalent qualification, or equivalent procurement experience.
• Experience supporting the sourcing side of New Product Introduction (NPI).
• Experience of outsourcing and Continuous Improvement projects.
• Good understanding of MRP systems and operational purchasing processes.

The Company

The successful candidate will join Edwards, a leading developer and manufacturer of sophisticated vacuum products, exhaust management systems and related value-added services.

Edwards' solutions are integral to manufacturing processes across the semiconductor, flat panel display, LED and solar industries, as well as a diverse range of industrial applications including power, glass, coatings, metallurgy, pharmaceutical, chemical and scientific research.

With more than 4,000 employees worldwide, Edwards operates state-of-the‑art manufacturing facilities across Europe, Asia and North America.

What's on Offer

• Hybrid working arrangement.
• Culture of trust and accountability.
• Lifelong learning and career development.
• Innovation powered by people.
• Comprehensive compensation and benefits.
• Health and wellbeing support.
• Opportunity to work within a high-technology engineering and manufacturing environment.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all backgrounds