At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage supplier relationships and drive cost savings in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
- Company: Fast-growing organisation in Milton Keynes with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, immediate start, and opportunity for professional growth.
- Other info: 12-month fixed-term contract with potential for career advancement.
- Why this job: Be a key player in shaping supply strategies and making impactful decisions.
- Qualifications: Experience in purchasing, strong negotiation skills, and excellent communication.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
- Buyer 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract
- Milton Keynes Immediate Start GBP38k - GBP40k
Are you an experienced Buyer looking for your next opportunity with a fast-growing and highly successful organisation?
We re working with a brilliant, growing business in Milton Keynes that is looking to appoint a Buyer on an initial 12-month fixed-term contract, covering maternity leave.
This is much more than a transactional buying role.
You ll play a key part in developing the supply base, driving cost savings, managing supplier relationships and supporting the wider business across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality and Supply Chain.
The Role
As Buyer, you ll be responsible for
- Managing and developing a competitive, reliable supplier base.
- Supporting and implementing commodity and sourcing strategies.
- Leading supplier selection, enquiries and negotiations.
- Driving cost reduction and total cost optimisation initiatives.
- Managing supplier performance across cost, quality, delivery and risk.
- Analysing supplier capacity and lead times to protect production requirements.
- Building strong relationships with suppliers and resolving supply issues.
- Working closely with Engineering, Design, Manufacturing and Quality teams on new components and technologies.
- Supporting continuous improvement across purchasing processes and ways of working.
- Representing Purchasing within cross-functional projects and meetings.
- Supporting supplier visits, audits and development activities.
About You
We re looking for someone who is commercially minded, proactive and enjoys working in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
You ll ideally have
- Previous experience in Purchasing/Buying within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
- Strong supplier management and negotiation experience.
- A track record of delivering against cost, quality and delivery objectives.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
- CIPS or an equivalent recognised procurement qualification is desirable.
- A willingness to travel to suppliers in the UK and internationally.
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