Buyer

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a commercially minded and detail-focused Buyer to a specialist supplier. Following an internal restructure, this newly created position offers the opportunity to take ownership of procurement activities within a growing international business. Working closely with the Stock Manager & Supply Chain Lead, you will be responsible for managing purchasing activity across a global supplier network, ensuring the right materials are sourced at the right price and delivered on time. Duties of a Buyer:

• Raise, process and manage purchase orders across an international supplier base
• Build and maintain strong relationships with approved mills, stockholders, forge houses and grinders across 17 countries
• Work closely with the Stock Manager & Supply Chain Lead to align purchasing activity with inventory requirements and customer demand
• Monitor supplier lead times, delivery performance and quality standards, escalating issues where necessary
• Ensure all purchasing documentation complies with ISO 9001:2015 quality requirements
• Identify opportunities to reduce procurement costs while maintaining quality and continuity of supply
• Liaise with Sales, Finance and Operations teams to support live customer orders, forecasting and capacity planning
• Monitor metals pricing and market movements to support purchasing decisions
• Support consignment stock programmes and wider supply chain initiatives
  
  Previous experience in a Buyer, Purchasing or Procurement role within a manufacturing or engineering environment
• Strong commercial awareness with an understanding of pricing, lead times and supplier negotiations
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• High attention to detail with experience managing purchase orders and supplier records
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and business systems
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Desirable:
• Experience within metals, engineering or raw material procurement
• Knowledge of mills, stockholders, forge houses or specialist metals suppliers
• Experience managing international suppliers across Asia, Europe and the USA
• Understanding of Material Test Reports (MTRs), Certificates of Conformance (COCs), AMS and ASTM specifications
• Experience working within ISO 9001:2015 quality systems
• Knowledge of consignment stock or strategic inventory programmes
• Supply Chain or Procurement qualification (or working towards one)
Personal Attributes:
• Highly organised with excellent time management skills
• Commercially minded with strong analytical ability
• Confident negotiator with a professional approach
• Self-motivated and able to work independently
• Collaborative team player with excellent communication skills
• Proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement
• Committed to delivering accuracy and high standards in all aspects of work
  
  28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Genuine ownership of a key procurement function
• Opportunity to join a growing international business with UK and US operations
• Direct access to senior leadership within a successful family-owned company
• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities