Buyer, Supply Chain​/Logistics

Unleash your potential. Change the game with Gripple.

We’re on the hunt for an experienced and motivated Buyer to join our Supply Chain team. This is an ex citing opportunity, working closely with internal stakeholders and external suppliers, playing a key role in ensuring the timely and cost-effective supply of materials and components into our UK manufacturing operations.

We’re not just innovators—we’re game-changers. Since 1989, Gripple has led the charge in wire joining and suspension systems. As a 100% employee-owned business
, we don’t just hire talent—we invest in it. You’ll be backed by a global infrastructure, a powerhouse support team, and a culture that champions ownership, passion, and performance.

• Share ownership :
  Buy a stake in Gripple and the GLIDE group and share in our success
• 15% non-contributory pension
• 32 days’ holiday , increasing with long service
• Private healthcare , family-focused policies, and exceptional benefits that support your wellbeing at every stage

This is a varied and fast-paced role that will see you managing supplier relationships, supporting new product introductions, leading sourcing activities, and driving continuous improvement initiatives that deliver value to the business.

You will be responsible for managing the end-to-end procurement process, from sourcing and supplier selection through to contract management, performance monitoring, and cost optimisation.

• Sourcing materials, components, and services to support manufacturing and business requirements
• Ben chmarking suppliers and obtaining quotations to ensure competitive pricing, service, and value
• Leading sourcing activities for new components, working from material specifications, technical requirements, and engineering drawings
• Supporting new product introduction projects through supplier selection, tooling, sampling, and production readiness activities
• Identifying, assessing, and onboarding new suppliers, ensuring compliance with quality, ethical, and performance standards
• Building strong working relationships with suppliers and key stakeholders across Sales & Marketing, Operations, Quality, and Finance
• Negotiating pricing, payment terms, contracts, and service agreements to maximise commercial value and minimise risk
• Conducting cost analysis and identifying opportunities for cost reduction, standardisation, and process improvement
• Monitoring supplier performance against agreed KPIs and service level expectations, d riving improvements where required
• Managing supplier risks and supporting business continuity through contingency planning and dual-sourcing initiatives
• Producing and presenting purchasing reports, market analysis, and performance data for i nternal stakeholders
• Supporting inventory optimisation, supplier lead time improvements, and working capital objectives
• Contributing to continuous improvement projects across the wider Supply Chain function

You will be an organised and self-motivated procurement professional with strong commercial awareness and excellent relationship‑building skills. You enjoy solving problems, working collaboratively, and delivering results in a fast‑moving manufacturing environment.

• Previous experience in a Buyer, Procurement, Purchasing & Demand Planning or Supply Chain role
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills
• Ability to interpret technical specifications and engineering drawings
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving abilities
• Strong communication skills with the confidence to influence stakeholders at all levels
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and ERP/MRP systems
• Ab ility to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure
• Experience with in a manufacturing or engineering environment
• CIPS qualification or working towards one
• Experience supporting new product introduction (NPI) projects
• Kn owledge of supplier performance management and strategic sourcing techniques

• A proactive and positive attitude
• Strong attention to detail and a continuous improvement mindset
• Commercial awareness and sound decision‑making skills
• A collaborative approach with a focus on delivering results
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