Lead/Advanced Buyer; Sourcing Specialist
Job in
Redditch, Worcestershire, B97, England, UK
Listed on 2026-06-26
Listing for:
Bufab-Group
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-26
Job specializations:
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Supply Chain/Logistics
Procurement / Purchasing, Supply Chain / Intl. Trade
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Lead/Advanced Buyer (Sourcing Specialist)
Bufab is a global Supply Chain Partner, providing a range of C-Parts, covering traditional fasteners to complex processed and assembled components in a variety of materials. Our offer, Global Parts Productivity™, helps our customers reduce total cost and complexity, free up capital, achieve stable quality and deliveries.
Bufab has an excellent opportunity for a talented and motivated individual to join their team. We are looking for someone with previous fastener and sourcing experience that is looking to develop their career within a growing and ambitious business.
The Ideal Candidate- Technically and commercially astute
- Excellent communication skills verbally and written, inside and outside the organisation
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and AI tools
- Ability to work independently and within the team
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes
- Can deal with RFQs in a timely manner and collate tenders for the sales team
- Provide solutions through knowledge of industry and supply chain
- Work closely with Quality, Sales and Operations to support new product introduction sourcing activities
- Deliver cost reduction activities through global sourcing and alternative materials (in collaboration with Quality and Sales)
- Identify risks in the supply chain (single sourcing, capacity constraints, raw material market volatility) and implement mitigation strategies
- Support customer and certification audits (ISO 9001 and EN 9120)
- Work with local and global suppliers to deliver project sourcing
- Participate in the negotiation of supply agreements
- Maintain and develop supplier relationships and drive sustainability initiative
- Knowledge of MOD and Aerospace specifications
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
- Engineering Degree or similar
- Knowledge of Fasteners and C-Parts
- Salary negotiated based on experience
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
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