Operational Buyer
Birmingham | £42,000 per annum
Hybrid - 2 days at home 3 days in the office

We are partnering with a leading electronic engineering and manufacturing business in Birmingham seeking an experienced Operational Buyer to join their UK purchasing team. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys end-to-end supplier management, negotiation and driving continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.

The role

Manage a defined portfolio of suppliers and subcontractors, developing and delivering clear category strategies.
Source new supply solutions and challenge existing suppliers to drive improvements in quality, cost and delivery (QCD).
Negotiate and maintain contract agreements in line with group purchasing terms and commercial T&Cs.
Run RFQs, benchmark key suppliers and support major UK projects and NPD activity to strict timelines.
Conduct supplier audits, monitor performance and lead corrective actions where requ...