Overview
As Buyer, you will manage daily demand planning and supplier relationships to keep production flowing cost-effectively. You will negotiate, consolidate suppliers, and monitor delivery and quality data to support end-to-end manufacturing. The role sits within Purchasing & Supply Chain, collaborating cross-functionally to improve SQCDP targets. You help reduce lead times and costs while maintaining dependable supply in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Manage daily demand planning aligned with MOQ/MOV, lead times, and receipt activity
- Build and maintain supplier relationships with clear communication and escalation when needed
- Maintain quality documentation accuracy and data integrity
- Collaborate with suppliers and internal quality teams on permits and corrective actions
- Negotiate cost reductions, protect pricing, and strengthen terms via supplier consolidation
- Manage open demand to meet dispatch targets, tracking promised dates and variances
Key requirements
- Proven experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain with influence over buying decisions
- Enthusiastic, self-motivated team player with ownership of supplier base and OTIF
- Strong communication and customer-focused mindset for supplier partnerships
- Ability to work under time pressure while staying organized and detail-oriented
- Familiarity with commercial controls like payment terms, price variation, and supplier performance tracking
- Collaborative, cross-functional approach with understanding of quality, safety, and delivery expectations
- strong communication
- customer-focused mindset
- team player
- direct purchasing and supplier management
- demand planning
- OTIF (on-time in-full)
Buyer in Walsall employer: Jonathan Lee Recruitment
Join a well-established high voltage electrical engineering company in Bristol, where your role as an Electrical Design Engineer will not only challenge you but also provide ample opportunities for professional growth and development. With a strong focus on health, safety, and well-being, alongside a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including a contributory pension scheme and private health insurance, this company fosters a supportive work culture that values your contributions and encourages you to achieve chartered status. Experience the unique advantage of working in a dynamic environment that prioritises innovation in renewable energy generation and grid connections.
