Buyer

Position: Buyer (Manufacturing / Tooling) Salary : Up to £50,000 per annum Location: Deeside Industrial Estate Hours: Monday to Friday Benefits: Car allowance One day working from home (optional) Flexible hours Early finish on a Friday On-site Parking Career Opportunities We are currently recruiting an experienced Buyer with a strong background in either tooling, manufacturing or engineering to join a technically driven organisation, working closely with manufacturing suppliers across the UK. This is a hands-on, high-autonomy role where you ll own supplier relationships and play a key part in shaping supply chain. Key Responsibilities: Managing and developing strategic supplier relationships to deliver on cost, quality and delivery targets. Leading sourcing activity across tooling, manufacturing and subcontract services. Researching, selecting and onboarding suppliers aligned to purchasing strategy. Negotiating commercial contracts covering cost, lead time, quality and sustainability. Acting as the key interface between suppliers, Designers, Project Managers etc. Carrying out supplier and subcontractor audits to validate technical capability. Managing supplier performance, financial indicators and resolving commercial disputes. Supporting and influencing internal stakeholders to drive alignment and results. Contributing to and implementing purchasing strategy and process improvement. Keeping a constant eye on the market and identifying new sourcing opportunities. The ..... full job details .....