Proven experience as an Operational Buyer or similar procurement-oriented role.
A leading high-technology engineering and manufacturing business is currently recruiting for an Operational Buyer on a full-time, permanent basis, with hybrid working between home and their Bristol office.
Role - Operational Buyer
Type - Permanent
Location - Clevedon (Hybrid)
Salary - Up to £40,000
Key responsibilities for the Operational Buyer will include and will not be limited to:
- Raise purchase orders through multiple channels/methods.
- Act on MRP messages to expedite, defer or cancel open order lines.
- Issue RFQs, release drawings, analyse supplier quotes, and set up replenishment profiles for new parts.
- Resolve delivery accuracy issues, quality rejects, invoice queries, overdue orders, and production shortages.
- Identify savings opportunities through benchmarking, value engineering and optimising replenishment methods.
- Work with Engineering on obsolete/replacement parts, including concessions (temporary permits) and engineering changes.
Key skills and experience required for Operational Buyer job applicant and will not be limited to:
- 2-3+ years' experience in Procurement / Buying.
- Strong negotiation skills with a proven track record against savings and delivery targets.
- Confident working in a complex environment, able to prioritise and react quickly to supply issues.
- Professional communicator with strong internal stakeholder and supplier management skills.
- Resourceful, self-motivated and comfortable working on your own initiative.
- CIPS Level 4 (or equivalent) or equivalent through experience.
- Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI), outsourcing and continuous improvement projects (desirable).
To apply for this Operational Buyer / Buyer / Purchasing Buyer / Procurement Buyer / Materials Buyer candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
