Operational Buyer - Temporary

Your role

As an Operational Buyer - Temporary, your mission is to personally ensure continued supplier performance (on time delivery, cost and quality) within their portfolio of suppliers. You will report to a Senior Buyer.

• Raise purchase orders through various methods and channels.
• React to MRP system messages to expedite, defer or cancel open order lines.
• Issue RFQs, drawing releases, analyse quotes and set up new part replenishment profiles.
• Resolve issues relating to accuracy of deliveries, quality rejects, invoice queries, overdue orders and production shortages.
• Identify savings opportunities through benchmarking, value engineering & optimise replenishment methods.
• Work 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
• Flexibility and capability to work in a complex environment
• Capability to interface professionally with internal customers and suppliers
• Resourcefulness, self‑motivation and confidence with working on own initiative
• CIPS level 4 or equivalent qualification or equivalent through experience
• Min 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).