Operational Buyer

As an Operational Buyer, you will be personally responsible for ensuring continued supplier performance (on time delivery, cost and quality) within your portfolio of suppliers. You will report to a Senior Buyer.

• Raising purchase orders through various methods and channels.
• Reacting to MRP system messages to expedite, defer or cancel open order lines.
• Issuing RFQs, drawing releases, analysing quotes and setting up new part replenishment profile.
• Resolving issues relating to accuracy of deliveries, quality rejects, invoice queries, overdue orders and production shortages.
• Identifying savings opportunities through benchmarking, value engineering & optimising replenishment methods.
• Working with Engineering to manage obsolete and replacement parts, raising temporary permits (concessions) and engineering changes.

• Strong negotiation skills.
• Good interpersonal and team working skills.
• Proven track record of hitting savings/delivery targets.
• Flexible and capable of working in a complex environment.
• Capable of interfacing professionally with internal customers and suppliers.
• Resourceful, self‑motivated and confident working on own initiative.
• CIPS level 4 or equivalent qualification or equivalent through experience.
• Minimum 2–3 years experience in Procurement.
• Experience with sourcing side of New Product Introduction, Outsourcing and Continuous Improvement Projects.

• Culture of trust and accountability.
• Lifelong learning and career growth.
• Innovation powered by people.
• Comprehensive compensation and benefits.
• Health and well‑being.

This role offers a hybrid working arrangement, allowing you to split your time between working remotely and being on‑site at our office in Bristol, United Kingdom (GB).