Buyer, Business

Are you an experienced Buyer? We have a fantastic role for an international manufacturing company that invests in people and provides great career opportunities and development

This is a flexible employer that can offer hybrid working. This role will be responsible for purchasing raw materials for manufacturing requirements. You will be responsible for many suppliers and ensuring the purchasing requirements are adhered to, enabling the supplier to deliver materials for the various manufacturing sites.

• To be responsible for various automotive commodities covering a global supply base, comprising direct and indirect purchases
• To identify and investigate potential alternative suppliers where appropriate to reduce business risk
• To evaluate bids, select and recommend suppliers as well as negotiate pricing, delivery, quality and service
• Follow up on awards until completion of order
• When necessary, negotiate and settle with suppliers regarding rejections, losses, return of materials, etc
• Targeted year-on-year cost reductions
• Review and process purchase requisitions to ensure compliance with applicable requirements. Assist accounting staff in resolving invoice discrepancies
• Leading purchasing activities for the project: for mass production parts and parts in development for the project
• Purchasing interface between project engineering, purchasing, sales and manufacturing
• Member of the project team reporting to the Platform manager for all activities related to the project
• Including quarterly report of results

• Automotive industry experience is essential
• Knowledge of materials such as plastic and rubber parts
• Technical understanding of the goods
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Proven problem-solving skills
• Computer literate in MS Project and MRP systems

This role is commutable from:
Stoke on Trent, Newcastle Under Lyme, Keele, Stone, Woore,

This role would suit candidates with the following experience:
Buyer, Senior Buyer, Commodity Buyer, Purchasing assistant, Procurement assistant

Salary: Up to £40,000 Per Annum

Hybrid working once agreed with the line manager (3 days in the office, Mondays are mandatory, and 2 days WFH)

Able to join the company‑paid health cash plan at Level 1 or Level 2

Holidays: 25 days annual leave, which rises with service + Bank Holidays