Buyer - #1777378

BuyerWolverhampton, West Midlands£35,875pa + Extensive benefits package (Inc. 10.5% Pension Contributions I Bonus Scheme I Share Incentives

I Life Insurance I Health Package)Are you ready to step into a role where your ideas matter, your ambition is celebrated, and your growth is unlimited? We’re on the hunt for a smart, driven, and proactive Buyer to join our energetic and ambitious team.

This is more than a job – it’s a launchpad for your career. Seymour John is delighted to be working with a global manufacturing client to add a Buyer to their team. This company is all about growth, with the security of being part of a FTSE 100 group of companies, alongside the agility and autonomous nature of leading innovation in their industry.

Main Duties & ResponsibilitiesManage spend on various categories across multiple manufacturing sites taking a sustainable supplier centric approach. Negotiate stock holding agreements or other methods to enable smooth materials flow. Identify and mitigate risks in the supply chain to maximise customer order delivery success.

Effective communication of any parts availability risk ensuring that all options to resolve any availability concern is fully explored and appropriate action taken. Purchase Order placement for both system driven manufacturing materials and requisitioned parts.

Identify and implement process improvements in conjunction with cross-functional project teams. Supplier development to support achievement of KPIs. Manage vendor performance including involvement with supplier audits.

Identify potential new suppliers and negotiate best terms from all suppliers. Interaction with stakeholders at all levels both internally and externally. Involvement with NPD, NPI and engineering change activity and effective co-ordination of suppliers and stock requirementsWork effectively to support strategic customers.

Key Skills & QualificationsExperience of fast paced manufacturing procurement. Familiarization of working with BoMs and ability to interpret technical drawings. Ability to work, tactically and operationally.

Proven negotiation skills, contract management and the ability to forge relationships across all levels of the business. Commercial and financial acumen, with sound analytical skills and attention to detail. High work ethic with strong focus on excellent customer service.

Good presentation and communication skills. High level of Excel competencyAble to interpret technical / safety regulatory information. Clean UK driving license required.

Willingness to travelScheduleMonday to Friday on site