Buyer

Cwmbran (Hybrid - 3 days onsite, 2 days WFH)£36,000 - £40,000 + Benefits7:30am - 4:00pm (Early finish 1:00pm Fridays)Reed Procurement are supporting a growing manufacturing business is looking to appoint an experienced Buyer to join its collaborative supply chain team.This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially driven procurement professional who enjoys working within a fast-paced, make-to-order and project-based environment, where forecasting can be complex and supply chains are often multi-tiered.The RoleReporting into the Supply Chain Manager, you will be part of a team of four Buyers, responsible for the end-to-end procurement of components and services critical to operations.You will play a key role in managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and driving cost and performance improvements, while supporting a business that is evolving its sourcing strategy away from single-source dependency.Key ResponsibilitiesManage procurement of direct and indirect materials across a complex, multi-tier supply chainBuild and maintain strong, long-term relationships with predominantly existing suppliersIdentify and onboard new suppliers to support dual/multi-source strategiesLead commercial negotiations on pricing, terms, and contracts (in line with internal approval processes)Carry out cost analysis and identify opportunities for savings and value improvementUse data and Excel-based reporting to support decision-making and performance trackingWork closely with ..... full job details .....