At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage procurement and supplier relationships in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Company: Join a growing manufacturing business with a supportive, family-oriented culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, pension scheme, 25 days holiday, and health benefits.
- Other info: Enjoy long-term career opportunities in a dynamic and collaborative workplace.
- Why this job: Develop your career while making a real impact on supply chain efficiency.
- Qualifications: Experience in procurement or buying, strong negotiation skills, and a proactive mindset.
The predicted salary is between 33000 - 37000 £ per year.
Location: Walsall
Salary: £33,000 - £37,000 per annum
Core Hours: Monday - Thursday 08:00 - 17:15, Friday 08:00 - 12:00
About the Opportunity
Bolt Technical are recruiting for a Buyer to join a growing manufacturing business that supplies bespoke electrical and automation solutions to customers across a wide range of industrial sectors. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious procurement professional looking to develop their career within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You'll play a key role in managing supplier relationships, ensuring material availability, supporting production requirements, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain. The business has experienced significant growth in recent years and offers a supportive, family-oriented culture where employees are valued, developed, and encouraged to progress.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the procurement of materials and components to support production requirements
- Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure quality, cost, and delivery objectives are achieved
- Monitor demand forecasts and place orders in line with business requirements
- Negotiate pricing, lead times, payment terms, and cost-saving initiatives with suppliers
- Manage supplier performance and proactively resolve supply chain issues
- Support inventory management activities to maintain continuity of supply while minimising excess stock
- Work closely with internal departments to support operational and commercial objectives
- Assist with supplier quality concerns and corrective action activities where required
- Identify opportunities for process improvements, supplier consolidation, and procurement efficiencies
- Maintain accurate purchasing and supplier data within internal systems
What They're Looking For
- Previous experience within a purchasing, procurement, or buying environment
- Manufacturing or engineering sector experience
- Strong negotiation and supplier management skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced environment
- Commercial awareness with a focus on cost, quality, and delivery performance
- Proactive and driven approach to problem-solving
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- Continuous improvement mindset and willingness to contribute new ideas
What's on Offer
- Salary of £33,000 - £37,000
- Company pension scheme (5% employer contribution)
- 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
- Additional day off for your birthday
- Critical Illness Cover
- Health Cash Plan
- Death in Service benefit
- Stable and growing business with long-term career opportunities
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
- Exposure to a diverse supply chain and manufacturing operation
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Buyer - Manufacturing in Walsall employer: Bolt Technical
Join a thriving manufacturing business in Walsall, where your role as a Buyer will be pivotal in shaping supplier relationships and driving procurement excellence. With a supportive, family-oriented culture, you'll benefit from long-term career opportunities, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package, all while contributing to innovative solutions in the electrical and automation sectors.
