https://jobs.co.uk/job/lead-buyer-comton-group--bc1b48f9-9362-4858-b2b6-467c76e9eae0 RSS feed for Lead Buyer at Comton Group. en-gb Fri, 03 Jul 2026 18:12:11 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/lead-buyer-comton-group--bc1b48f9-9362-4858-b2b6-467c76e9eae0 https://jobs.co.uk/job/lead-buyer-comton-group--bc1b48f9-9362-4858-b2b6-467c76e9eae0 Thu, 02 Jul 2026 23:00:00 GMT Location: Redditch | Salary: £45000 - £55000/annum | Type: Permanent | Lead Buyer Location: Redditch (On-site) Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 per annum Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm (some flexibility on hours) Job Type: Permanent An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a large international engineering and manufacturing business as a Lead Buyer . This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced sourcing or purchasing professional to take ownership of a specialist subcontract machining supply chain, supporting major contractual customer accounts within regulated industries. This role offers genuine career progression within a global organisation alongside an excellent benefits package. The Role You will be responsible for managing the subcontract machining supply chain, ensuring cost-effective sourcing, supplier performance, quality, and continuity of supply for large customer contracts. Key responsibilities include: Managing the subcontract machining supplier base for key customer programmes. Preparing and managing RFQs, evaluating supplier quotations and supporting tender submissions. Identifying cost reduction opportunities through global sourcing, alternative suppliers and material selection. Working closely with ... Permanent