Buyer - Exciting Opportunity in a Growing Manufacturing Environment

We are seeking an experienced Buyer to join our team, taking responsibility for the sourcing and procurement of key raw materials and components. This is a great opportunity to play an important role in ensuring a reliable supply chain, competitive pricing, and strong supplier performance within a manufacturing environment.

What We Offer

• Salary to £50,000

• 33 days holiday (increasing with service)
• Pension scheme (5% employee / 5% employer via salary sacrifice)
• Life assurance (3x salary)
• Financial support for continued professional development (CPD)

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement activities for assigned commodities
• Source suppliers and manage RFQs
• Conduct market research to identify cost-saving opportunities and monitor trends
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and commercial terms
• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships
• Monitor supplier performance and drive improvements
• Resolve supply issues and escalate risks where required
• Support Production, Quality, and Planning teams
• Source components for new product development
• Maintain accurate data within ERP/MRP systems
• Track KPIs and provide cost analysis and forecasts

Skills & Experience

Essential:

• Proven experience in the purchasing of raw materials gained in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills
• Must have experience working with a global supplier base
• Ability to analyse data and market trends
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Excel
• Good communication and problem-solving skills

Desirable:

• CIPS qualification (or working towards it)
• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement

This role would suit someone who is looking to build on their procurement experience within a supportive and forward-thinking manufacturing business. To apply, please follow the apply now link to send your CV to Emma Brighouse at Morgan Ryder Associates.

At Morgan Ryder we can provide you with a full range of employment opportunities from short term and fixed term temporary vacancies to permanent positions.

We recruit for companies that operate in the following industries: Defence Equipment, Food and Drink Manufacturers, FMCG, Packaging, Engineering, Automotive, Aerospace, Warehousing, Logistics, Waste Management, Petro Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Power & Renewable Energy.

Our commitment:

Equal opportunities are important to us. We believe that diversity and inclusion at Morgan Ryder Associates are critical to our success as DE&I positive company, so we want to recruit, develop, and keep the best talent. We encourage applications from everyone, regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, belief, age, family or parental status, and any other characteristic.

Please note that calls to and from the offices of Morgan Ryder Associates Ltd. may be monitored or recorded. This is to ensure compliance with regulatory procedures, record business transactions and for training purposes.