Buyer

Buyer – Advanced Manufacturing

Location: Bristol

Salary: Up to £55,000

Working Pattern: Hybrid

I'm currently partnering with a leading technology and advanced manufacturing business that is looking to appoint an experienced Buyer to join its growing Procurement & Supply Chain team.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an innovative organisation operating at the forefront of advanced engineering and semiconductor technology.

Working closely with Engineering, Production, Quality and Supply Chain teams, you'll play a key role in ensuring the timely procurement of technical components, assemblies and services while developing strong supplier relationships and driving continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end purchasing activities, ensuring materials and components are delivered in line with production requirements.
• Raise and manage purchase orders, balancing cost, inventory levels, lead times and quality.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, negotiating commercial terms and improving supplier performance.
• Monitor outstanding orders, proactively resolving shortages, delays and supply chain risks.
• Work closely with Engineering and Production teams to understand technical specifications and purchasing requirements.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction, supplier development and procurement process improvements.
• Maintain accurate purchasing data within ERP/MRP systems, ensuring compliance with internal procedures.
• Support inventory optimisation, minimising excess stock and managing material availability.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in a Buyer, Technical Buyer or Procurement role within advanced manufacturing, engineering, semiconductor technology or capital equipment.
• Strong understanding of purchasing processes, supplier management and procurement best practices.
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems, ideally SAP, Oracle or JD Edwards.
• Commercially astute, with proven supplier negotiation and relationship management skills.
• Comfortable purchasing technical components, assemblies or engineered products.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence working cross-functionally.
• A CIPS qualification (Level 4 or equivalent) or relevant purchasing experience.

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