Senior Operational Buyer

Roc Search Europe Limited; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading procurement firm is seeking a Senior Operational Buyer to ensure a reliable supply of raw materials while managing supplier relationships in a hybrid setting in Bristol, UK. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong stakeholder management and analytical skills, as well as the ability to drive continuous improvement in operational buying processes. This role offers a competitive salary and a robust benefits package, promoting health and work-life balance.

Benefits

Ongoing learning opportunities

Clear career development paths

Innovative work environment

Comprehensive benefits package

Focus on health and wellbeing

Qualifications

• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Excellent planning and organisational capabilities.
• Analytical mindset with a structured approach to problem solving.
• Confident communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement of raw materials to meet production schedules.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, negotiating terms.
• Drive continuous improvement across operational buying processes.
• Produce and analyse supply chain KPIs to improve performance.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Planning skills

Analytical mindset

Negotiation skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

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.

Responsibilities

• 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 KPIs to improve service levels and inventory performance

Qualifications

• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to 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
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Commercial awareness and sound judgement when balancing technical and business priorities

Benefits

• 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.