Procurement Buyer

We are looking for a proactive Procurement/Buyer to work with a growing manufacturing business in Kineton. This is a hands-on, varied role where you'll be right at the heart of keeping production running smoothly - from placing purchase orders to working closely with suppliers and managing stock.

What you'll be doing

Placing purchase orders and tracking deliveries

Liaising with suppliers to resolve lead-time issues and improve supply performance

Conducting basic inbound quality checks and managing non-conformance reports

Booking in parts, managing stock levels, and kitting to BOM/drawings for production and spares

Coordinating with accounts and organising ex-works shipments

Transporting materials between suppliers and our base when needed

Monitoring material KPIs and generating demand plans

Identifying and delivering supplier cost-saving opportunities

What we're looking for

Strong Excel skills, including formulae and pivot tables (used for MRP reporting)

Familiarity with MRP systems

Experience in mechanical, electrical, or electronic component procurement

Comfortable buying bespoke parts and working in a varied role

Diligent, resourceful, and solutions-driven

Excellent relationship-building skills with suppliers

Happy to be on site the majority of the time, including receiving deliveries

Understanding of engineering change control processes

Desirable (but not essential)

Experience with contract manufacturers

Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics and/or implementing new MRP systems

Negotiating and setting up supply agreements

Supplier sourcing experience