https://jobs.co.uk/job/operational-buyer-manpower-uk--8b76d3a9-0e72-4a25-9601-19007bef16e2 RSS feed for Operational Buyer at Manpower UK. en-gb Tue, 04 Aug 2026 20:18:26 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/operational-buyer-manpower-uk--8b76d3a9-0e72-4a25-9601-19007bef16e2 https://jobs.co.uk/job/operational-buyer-manpower-uk--8b76d3a9-0e72-4a25-9601-19007bef16e2 Tue, 04 Aug 2026 11:50:02 GMT Location: Birmingham | Salary: Negotiable | Type: Permanent | Senior Buyer Location: Birmingham (B19) Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time Hours: 37.5 hours per week Salary - £42k per annum Hybrid - 2 days at home 3 days in the office About the Role We are seeking an experienced and commercially focused Senior Buyer to join a fast-paced manufacturing and engineering environment. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of supplier relationships, commercial negotiations, sourcing strategies and cost-saving initiatives, whilst supporting the delivery of key procurement objectives across the business. Reporting to the Purchasing Manager, you will be responsible for developing category strategies, managing supplier performance, negotiating contracts and supporting operational purchasing requirements across multiple sites. This role offers significant scope to influence supplier partnerships and drive continuous improvement across the supply chain. Key Responsibilities Manage a portfolio of supplier and subcontractor spend and develop category strategies. Source new supply solutions and identify opportunities for continuous improvement in quality, cost and delivery performance. Lead commercial negotiations on pricing, cont... Permanent