Senior Operational Buyer

BMR Solutions Ltd; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in manufacturing solutions is seeking a Senior Operational Buyer in hybrid working in Bristol. The role entails managing procurement of raw materials, strengthening supplier relationships, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to align purchasing with strategic goals. Candidates should possess strong stakeholder management skills and excellent organizational abilities. The position offers competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, fostering a culture of trust and innovation.

Benefits

Opportunities for lifelong learning

Career progression opportunities

Competitive compensation

Focus on health and well-being

Qualifications

• Strong stakeholder management with effective communication at all levels.
• Excellent planning, organizational, and time management abilities.
• Proven influencing and negotiation skills, internally and externally.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement of raw materials to ensure a consistent supply.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, monitoring performance.
• Collaborate with teams to align purchasing with strategic goals.
• Contribute to operational buying processes and continuous improvement.
• Mentor junior Buyers and foster a resilient team.
• Generate and analyze Supply Chain KPIs for service and inventory improvement.

Skills

Stakeholder management skills

Planning and organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication and presentation skills

Negotiation skills

Flexibility in dynamic environments

Rapport building skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior Operational Buyer

Location: Hybrid - Bristol, United Kingdom

Salary: Up to £51,000 plus annual bonus scheme

Job Specification

Our client is a global leader in the development and manufacturing of advanced vacuum products, exhaust management systems, and related services. Their innovative solutions support critical manufacturing processes across semiconductors, displays, LEDs, solar cells, and various industrial applications including power, glass, metallurgy, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and scientific R&D. With a worldwide team of over 4,000 professionals and state-of-the-art facilities across Europe, Asia, and North America, they are committed to driving technological advancement and sustainability.

As a Senior Operational Buyer, you will play a pivotal role in securing a reliable supply of raw materials to support production demands and align with operational schedules. You'll contribute to building robust buying capabilities through supplier management, process enhancements, and team development, all while reporting to the Supply Chain Team Leader.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the procurement of raw materials to ensure a consistent supply that aligns with production schedules.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, negotiating terms, monitoring performance, and ensuring quality, cost-effectiveness, and reliability.
• Collaborate with planning, production, and commercial teams to align purchasing activities with business objectives and strategic goals.
• Contribute to the development of operational buying processes, including continuous improvement initiatives and system enhancements.
• Mentor and support junior Buyers, sharing expertise and best practices to foster a resilient and high-performing team.
• Generate and analyze Supply Chain KPIs to drive improvements in service levels and inventory performance.

Requirements

• Strong stakeholder management skills, with effective verbal and written communication to engage at all levels.
• Excellent planning, organizational, and time management abilities.
• Strong analytical skills with a methodical approach to problem-solving.
• Proven influencing, communication, presentation, and negotiation skills, both internally and externally.
• Flexibility to thrive in a complex, dynamic environment.
• Ability to build and maintain rapport with internal teams, customers, and suppliers.
• Proficiency in Outlook and Microsoft Office, with advanced Excel skills.
• Commercial awareness to balance competing commercial and technical priorities.

Benefits

• A culture built on trust and accountability.
• Opportunities for lifelong learning and career progression.
• An innovative environment powered by talented people.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
• Focus on health and well-being.

Client does not offer sponsorships.

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