Operational Buyer
Birmingham
Operational Buyer
Birmingham | £42,000 per annum
Hybrid - 2 days at home 3 days in the office
We are partnering with a leading electronic engineering and manufacturing business in Birmingham seeking an experienced Operational Buyer to join their UK purchasing team. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys end-to-end supplier management, negotiation and driving continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.
The role
- Manage a defined portfolio of suppliers and subcontractors, developing and delivering clear category strategies.
- Source new supply solutions and challenge existing suppliers to drive improvements in quality, cost and delivery (QCD).
- Negotiate and maintain contract agreements in line with group purchasing terms and commercial T&Cs.
- Run RFQs, benchmark key suppliers and support major UK projects and NPD activity to strict timelines.
- Conduct supplier audits, monitor performance and lead corrective actions where required.
- Provide accurate, timely budgetary information and report cost movement and productivity savings.
- Support operational purchasing needs across all UK manufacturing sites, helping to minimise risk in the supply chain.
- Contribute to and uphold the company's CSR, core values and Code of Ethics in all purchasing activity.
About you
- Proven experience in a purchasing or buying role, within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
- Comfortable managing both direct materials and indirect services, with an understanding of commercial contract terms and conditions.
- Strong negotiation and supplier relationship management skills, with an eye for detail and continuous improvement.
- Confident communicator, able to work closely with stakeholders across operations, engineering, quality and finance.
- Highly IT literate, with strong Excel skills and experience using ERP/MRP systems.
- Self-motivated, organised and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Ideally MCIPS qualified or working towards and holding a valid UK driving licence.
Package and location
Salary: £42,000 per annum, depending on experience.
Hours: 37.5 per week, typically 08:30-16:30, Monday to Friday.
Location: Birmingham (B19), with occasional UK supplier and site visits.
How to apply
If you're a proactive buyer looking to take ownership of a key supplier portfolio and make a tangible impact on cost, quality and delivery, we'd love to hear from you.
Please apply with your CV and a brief covering note outlining your relevant experience and salary expectations.
If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.
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Recruiter: Manpower UK
Salary: £40,000 to £50,000 Per Annum
Reference: BBBH442803