Buyer

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Buyer to play a key role in ensuring the timely, cost‑effective procurement of goods and services that keep production running smoothly. You'll support both day‑to‑day supply chain operations and long‑term strategic procurement initiatives that underpin an ambitious growth plan.

Client Details

Our client is a long‑established engineering specialist with experience delivering high‑integrity products for critical, high‑performance environments. They are a profitable, growing business with a strong commitment to inclusion, diversity, and flexible working to help their people thrive.

Description

Manage general purchasing activities and maintain accurate data within the ERP system.
Raise and administer purchase orders aligned with MRP requirements, ensuring lead times, quality standards and best total cost are achieved.
Issue RFQs/RFIs/RFPs to create competitive sourcing options and support informed procurement decisions.
Identify and manage supply chain risks, using supplier development or resourcing activities to resolve issues.
Expedite, reschedule and conduct structured supplier orderbook reviews with clear action logs and follow‑ups.
Produce accurate procurement reporting including supplier performance, cost‑down initiatives and material shortage updates.
Manage PO revisions related to engineering, quality or change activities.
Address emergent engineering, quality and NCR issues to protect operational continuity.
Work closely with SQE/SDE teams to improve supplier capability, quality and competitiveness.
Proactively tackle material shortages and report risks affecting production.
Ensure OTIF delivery for all materials to support manufacturing and customer commitments.
Seek cost‑reduction opportunities through negotiation and competitive tendering.
Ensure ethical sourcing and demonstrate value for money across all procurement activity.
Lead sourcing decisions that improve supplier quality performance.
Contribute to robust purchasing policies, procedures and compliance standards.
Conduct supplier account reviews, including quarterly business reviews.
Support the development of key suppliers in line with QCDDM requirements.
Compile and issue KPI reports both internally and to suppliers.
Maintain accurate ERP data and ensure procurement governance is followed.
Negotiate long‑term framework agreements with key suppliers.
Develop and deliver commodity strategies in collaboration with cross‑functional stakeholders.Profile

A successful Buyer should have:

Demonstrates strong procurement experience within a manufacturing, engineering or supply‑chain environment.
Has excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise, manage deadlines and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Confident in negotiating, influencing and managing supplier relationships to drive quality, cost and delivery improvements.
Comfortable working with ERP/MRP systems and using data to drive decision‑making.
Able to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams including engineering, operations, quality and supplier development.
Proactive, resilient and solutions‑focused, with a commitment to acting with integrity and following governance standards.Job Offer

Competitive salary ranging from £35,000 to £38,000.
The chance to join a profitable, forward‑thinking business with a full order book and exciting growth trajectory.
A culture that celebrates diversity, values its people and encourages curiosity and innovation.
Flexible working arrangements, including support for homeworking where compatible with the role.
Opportunities for professional development, wider responsibility and career progression within a supportive team.
The ability to make a real impact in a highly respected engineering organisation that supports its products from concept to decommissioning.If you are ready to take the next step in your career as a Buyer in Birmingham, apply today to join this exciting opportunity in the Industrial / Manufacturing sector