Senior Operational Buyer

Roc Search; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading procurement firm is seeking an experienced Senior Operational Buyer based in Bristol, UK, to manage the procurement of raw materials and build strong supplier relationships. This hands-on role focuses on improving operational buying processes in a fast-paced environment while coaching the procurement team. Ideal candidates will have strong stakeholder management skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel. This position offers hybrid working and a competitive salary with a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Ongoing learning opportunities

Career development

Health and wellbeing focus

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Excellent planning, organizational, and time management capabilities.
• Analytical mindset with a structured approach to problem solving.
• Confident communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Comfortable operating in a complex, fast-moving environment.
• Proven ability to build trusted relationships with suppliers and internal teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage the procurement of raw materials to meet production schedules.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, negotiating terms.
• Work closely with planning and production teams to align purchasing.
• Drive continuous improvement across operational buying processes.
• Coach and support Buyers, sharing best practices.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Planning

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Negotiation

Relationship building

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Job description

Job Description

Senior Operational Buyer

Hybrid | Bristol, UK

We're looking for an experienced Senior Operational Buyer to help secure a reliable, sustainable supply of raw materials and keep production running smoothly. This is a hands‑on role where you'll influence supplier performance, improve buying processes, and support a high‑performing procurement team in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

Reporting into a senior supply chain leader, you'll play a key role in strengthening operational buying capabilities and ensuring purchasing activity aligns with business priorities.

What you'll be doing

• Manage the procurement of raw materials to meet production schedules and demand

• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, negotiating terms and monitoring performance across cost, quality, and delivery

• Work closely with planning, production, and commercial teams to align purchasing with business goals

• Drive continuous improvement across operational buying processes and systems

• Coach and support Buyers, sharing best practice and developing team capability

• Produce and analyse supply chain KP Estoy to improve service levels and inventory performance

What we're looking forன்னை>

We're keen to hear from candidates with a mix of experience and perspectives – even if you don't tick every box.

• Strong stakeholder management skills with theато influence at all levels

• Excellent planning, organisational, and time management capabilities

• Analytical mindset with a structured approach to problem solving

• Confident communication, negotiation, and presentation skills

• Comfortable operating in a complex, fast‑moving environment

• Proven ability to build trusted relationships with suppliers and internal teams

• пар proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

• Commercial awareness and sound judgement when balancing technical and business priorities

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What's on offer

• A culture built on trust, accountability, and collaboration

• Ongoing learning and clear career development opportunities

• A people‑driven, innovative environment

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package

• Strong focus on health, wellbeing, and work‑life balance

Location & working pattern

This role offers hybrid working, combining remote work with time on site in Bristol, UK.