Buyer

  • Contract
  • Department: Operations EMEA

Job Description

Are you a proactive problem-solver with a passion for supplier performance and supply chain reliability? We’re looking for a dynamic Buyer to join our team and take ownership of supplier relationships, ensure material availability, and support continuous improvement across our supply chain.

What you’ll do:

  • Manage day-to-day supplier performance for delivery, quality, and responsiveness that builds strong supplier relationships and communication.
  • Action daily MRP/DDMRP alerts to issue and management purchase orders.
  • Maintain accurate ERP/DDMRP data and resolve orderbook mismatches fast
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to support engineering changes, NPIs, and sourcing
  • Drive cost-down initiatives and supplier improvement projects
  • Identify and mitigate supply risks using data-driven insights
  • What you bring:

  • Strong supplier management and negotiation skills
  • ERP/DDMRP experience and a detail-driven mindset
  • A collaborative approach and a passion for continuous improvement

Join us and help shape a high-performing, resilient supply chain that delivers every time!

Qualifications

Essential

  • 3+ years buying experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Experience with either precision-machined components, castings, or electronics
  • Negotiation skills with proven track record
  • ERP system proficiency, including parameter management (DDMRP preferred)
  • Ability to read BOMs, specifications, and basic interpretation of engineering drawings
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Products

Desirable

  • CIPS qualification, engineering, or business-related degree
  • Knowledge of lean supply methods (Kanban, vendor-managed inventory, etc.)

Personal Specification

  • Assertive, accountable, and proactive problem solver
  • Strong relationship-builder with suppliers and internal teams
  • Excellent communication skills, able to share both progress and risks clearly
  • Highly organised with strong follow-up and prioritisation skills
  • Resilient in a fast-paced environment, maintaining professionalism under pressure
  • Continuous improvement mindset who seeks better ways of working
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