Operation Buyer

Operational Buyer
Location: Warwick (Hybrid arrangement)
Contract Length:12-month contract (Possible Extension)
Pay Rate: £350 per day Via Umbrella (Inside IR35)

The Opportunity

We're supporting a leading global organisation within the engineering and manufacturing space who are looking to appoint an Operational Buyer on an initial 12-month contract.

This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a fast-paced, high-impact procurement role, where you'll play a key part in ensuring the smooth running of procurement operations while also driving improvements across supplier performance, cost, and process efficiency.

You'll be joining a complex, global environment where your ability to manage volume, analyse data, and solve problems proactively will be highly valued.

Key Responsibilities

As Operational Buyer, you will be responsible for managing end-to-end procurement activities across a busy and complex business unit, including:

Managing a high-volume procurement work queue, ensuring timely release of purchase orders
Overseeing a portfolio of suppliers, including sourcing, onboarding, and performance management
Leading price negotiations and supporting commercial discussions with suppliers
Resolving invoicing and payment discrepancies in collaboration with finance teams
Partnering closely with internal stakeholders (e.g. planning, requisitioners) to ensure effective procurement support and early engagement
Supporting supplier evaluation, selection, and development processes
Driving adherence to procurement processes, systems, and P2P compliance
Maintaining accurate records across procurement and contract management systems
Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and procurement business planningEssential Skills & Experience

Proven experience in direct procurement / operational buying
Strong working knowledge of SAP (transactional, production environments)
Advanced Excel skills, with confidence handling large data sets
Experience managing suppliers, negotiations, and procurement processes end-to-end
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
Comfortable working independently with minimal supervision
Degree-level education (or equivalent experience)Desirable

Experience using Power BI or other data visualisation tools
Background in engineering, aerospace, or industrial manufacturing
Exposure to complex components (e.g. castings, forgings)
Understanding of lean or continuous improvement approachesPlease note: Due to the high volume of applications, only successful candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours, unfortunately, your application has not been successful on this occasion. However, we may retain your details for any future suitable vacancies and contact you accordingly.

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