Buyer

Posted on July 9th, 2026

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Type of Job: Permanent

The client

This is an excellent opportunity with an organisation providing a broad range of supply chain service provision to a global blue chip client base.

The role - Buyer

You will be responsible for managing the procurement of materials, components and services to support sitewide manufacturing operations. An experienced Buyer, your varied duties and responsibilities will include:

  • Procurement of a broad range of materials to operational production requirements
  • Procurement of a broad range of materials to meet company and client targets in relation to quality, cost and delivery
  • Developing and maintaining highly effective relationships with suppliers including ensuring most favourable terms are achieved through effective negotiation and relationship development
  • Monitor and ensure inventory levels meet production operational requirements.
  • Work closely with all stakeholder groups in relation to engineering, production, and quality teams to meet operational requirements.
  • Support Resolve supply chain issues, ensuring minimal disruption to production.

An experienced Buyer / Procurement Professional, you will have a wealth of experience undertaking procurement activities to meet all operational requirements within a manufacturing or associated environment.  You will possess first class communication skills with a proven background in developing robust relationships with a global supply base. Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems and procurement processes is essential, direct experience with SAP would be highly desirable.

For further details on this outstanding opportunity, please contact Ian Grant on 07929 385 737 or email [email protected].

Brightwork Ltd offers the services of an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. Brightwork (part of the Staffline Group), do not charge any recruitment or job-seeking fees at any stage of the hiring process.

 

Brightwork Ltd offers the services of an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. Brightwork (part of the Staffline Group), do not charge any recruitment or job-seeking fees at any stage of the hiring process.