Buyer

Job Description:

Buyer for Electrical - Staffordshire

Overview

We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Buyer to join a fast-paced procurement team. This role is responsible for the procurement and management of inventory in a cost-effective and timely manner, ensuring production requirements are consistently met.

The successful candidate will be a highly organised, detail-oriented procurement professional with excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills. You will thrive in a dynamic environment, working closely with suppliers, customers, and internal stakeholders to achieve the best possible outcomes in quality, cost, and delivery.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Buyer looking to make a tangible impact on procurement performance, supplier relationships, and supply chain efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Supplier & Stakeholder Management

Build, develop, and maintain strong supplier relationships.

Communicate effectively with suppliers regarding day-to-day procurement activities.

Collaborate with internal teams to ensure purchasing decisions align with business objectives and operational requirements.

Liaise with customers when necessary to support supply chain decisions and maintain service levels.

Escalate unresolved supply chain or procurement issues appropriately.

Inventory & Demand Planning

Manage daily demand reports to ensure purchasing activity reflects changing business requirements.

Place orders in line with agreed minimum order quantities, values, and lead times.

Maintain accurate procurement and inventory data within ERP systems.

Establish and review safety stock levels to ensure continuity of supply.

Monitor inventory levels to minimise excess stock and reduce obsolescence.

Cost Management & Negotiation

Identify and deliver cost-saving opportunities through supplier negotiations and strategic sourcing initiatives.

Challenge and negotiate supplier price increases.Develop supplier partnerships that improve commercial terms and buying power.

Supplier Performance & Delivery

• Manage supplier performance to ensure delivery targets are consistently achieved.
• Monitor and manage open orders, ensuring supply commitments are met.
• Segment suppliers and implement appropriate supplier management strategies.
• Conduct regular supplier reviews to assess order status, lead times, and performance.
• Escalate delivery concerns where necessary and drive corrective actions.
• Work with suppliers to reduce lead times and improve service levels through service agreements, blanket orders, and collaborative planning.
• Implement stock management initiatives such as Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI), Kanban systems, Min/Max controls, and Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
• Share forecasts and demand plans with suppliers to ensure supply chain readiness.

Quality & Continuous Improvement

• Support supplier quality initiatives and collaborate on corrective actions where required.
• Work closely with quality teams to resolve supplier-related issues and drive continuous improvement.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and supplier information.
• Contribute to ongoing process improvements across procurement and supply chain activities.

Teamwork & Collaboration

• Build positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Participate in training, development, and team-building activities.
• Support cross-functional projects and business improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrate professionalism, accountability, and collaborative working practices at all times.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience in a Buyer, Procurement, Purchasing, or Supply Chain role.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Experience managing inventory, forecasting, and demand planning.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and procurement processes.A proactive approach with the ability to prioritise workloads in a fast-moving environment.
• .Good commercial awareness and a focus on cost reduction and value creation.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing organisation where you can play a key role in driving procurement performance, strengthening supplier partnerships, and supporting business success.

Salary - 34-37K

Critical illness insurance

Health Cash Plan

Short Day on Friday