Buyer

Buyer

Salary: £32,000 - £37,000,

Location: Worcestershire, onsite

Manufacturing and Engineering

The Opportunity

We're looking for a proactive, commercially minded Buyer to join this well established Purchasing team and play a key role in keeping the manufacturing operation running smoothly. This is a hands-on, fast-paced role where you'll manage suppliers, control material availability, and work closely with internal stakeholders to support business performance.

If you enjoy problem-solving, supplier interaction, and making things happen on the ground, this role offers variety, responsibility, and the chance to make a real impact.

What You'll Be Doing

• Managing day-to-day purchasing activity to ensure materials are available exactly when needed
• Owning a defined supplier base, including MRP purchasing and safety stock replenishment
• Handling indirect and ad-hoc purchases, quotations, and tender packages
• Expediting orders and proactively resolving supply issues
• Managing supplier performance, KPIs, and relationships to maximise value
• Supporting quality issue resolution and invoice discrepancy queries
• Attending and leading supplier meetings, including on-site visits
• Preparing and analysing purchasing data to support decision-making
• Collaborating closely with internal customers across the business
• Supporting complex projects and continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensuring compliance with ISO standards, company policies, and processes

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience in a Buyer or Procurement role within a manufacturing or operational environment
• Strong commercial awareness with confident negotiation skills
• Experience managing suppliers and resolving issues under pressure
• Good working knowledge of ERP systems
• Solid Excel skills (with Word and PowerPoint)
• CIPS qualification (desirable)

About You

• Organised, adaptable, and comfortable juggling multiple priorities
• Calm and effective in a fast-moving, demanding environment
• A collaborative team player with a proactive mindset
• Keen to identify improvements and contribute to departmental performance

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary of £32,000 - £37,000
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension Scheme
• Varied Buyer role with genuine responsibility and influence
• Close-knit team environment with strong internal collaboration
• Early finish on Fridays for improved work-life balance
• Opportunity to develop supplier relationships and commercial skills

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.

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