Operations Buyer

Operations Buyer £35,000 - £42,500 Plus Benefits 

A very exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Operations Buyer within a specialist products manufacturer supplying into a variety of industries.

My client has both UK and international sites which all deliver exceptional levels of service because of working closely with each customer to understand the specific needs of their business. 

This role will be to manage a range of commodity suppliers and satisfy agreed customer service and Inventory levels, whilst working to minimise total acquisition cost to the business

The Role

Reporting to the Purchasing Manager, the Operations Buyer will have accountability for supporting the day-to-day tactical purchasing, suppliers and working closely with the Operations & NPI teams to resolve supply issues.

Additional accountabilities will include: 

• KPI & performance management
• Weekly, monthly & quarterly reviews with key suppliers
• Reviewing products, services and pricing
• Identification and development of new sources of supply where necessary to support long-term company strategies
• Supplier Business reviews to improve Supplier performance where possible
• Price negotiation and securing the best commercial terms where possible
• Cost saving initiatives and process improvements where possible
• Adherence to all company policies and regulations where required

The Candidate 

The Operations Buyer appointed to this role will (ideally) be CIPS qualified and have at least 3years experience in a similar role within an Aerospace, Automotive, or similar high-volume manufacturing environment. 

Experience of sourcing raw materials (such as metals) is needed in this role as well as a proven track record of project management and understanding of the supplier process or managing a supplier base. You will have worked closely with Category managers and other internal functions and have built strong relationships. 

Communication and organisation are key, as is the ability to effectively negotiate and positively influence. 

Strong PC skills, particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint is essential. A working knowledge of ERP systems and e-Sourcing platforms is advantageous

The Benefits 

In return, the successful Operations Buyer will receive a competitive salary of up to £42,500 (dependent upon experience), plus company benefits that includes employer Pension contribution.

This is an excellent opportunity to grow with a global business and develop into a more senior role.