Strategic Procurement Buyer for Growth & Impact

Pertemps Black Country Perms; Dudley; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps Black Country Perms in Kingswinford is seeking a skilled Buyer to join our Supply Chain team. You will help ensure stock levels meet targets, maximise ROI and maintain availability to cover forecast sales.

The role involves developing procurement strategies, analysing market trends, managing suppliers, and collaborating with internal teams to align purchasing with business needs, while upholding compliance and health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement or commodity buying, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Strong negotiation and supplier-management track record.
• Analytical mindset with ability to interpret market data and trends.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-facing skills.
• Knowledge of procurement software and ERP systems; CPSM/CIPS is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies that drive cost savings and improve supply chain efficiency.
• Conduct market analysis to identify trends, risks and opportunities for commodity procurement.
• Manage supplier relationships and monitor performance to maintain quality and service.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to forecast demand and align purchasing with business needs.
• Optimize sourcing strategies and ensure supply-chain risk mitigation and supplier diversity.
• Analyse pricing trends to provide actionable insights to senior management.
• Monitor stock levels and use the re-order system to replenish within agreed limits.
• Maintain an accessible supplier database with current and potential suppliers.
• Ensure all duties comply with corporate regulations and health and safety standards.

Skills

Procurement experience

Supplier management

Market analysis

Negotiation skills

Excel / data analytics

ERP knowledge

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Pertemps Black Country Perms in Kingswinford is seeking a skilled Buyer to join our Supply Chain team. You will help ensure stock levels meet targets, maximise ROI and maintain availability to cover forecast sales.

The role involves developing procurement strategies, analysing market trends, managing suppliers, and collaborating with internal teams to align purchasing with business needs, while upholding compliance and health and safety standards.