Buyer

Seymour John Ltd • Full-time • Telford, Shropshire, United Kingdom • £40k / year • 1m ago

Buyer

Telford, West Midlands

£40k + Enhanced Pension & Benefits

Are you passionate about sourcing and procurement? Do you have a knack for building lasting supplier relationships and driving cost-efficient strategies? If so, an exclusive opportunity has arisen for a Procurement Buyer to join a global manufacturing company based in Telford.

About the Role:

In this role, you will be pivotal in managing commodities, both during production and through the various stages of New Product Development. You will take ownership of procurement strategies, compliance, and sustainable practices while ensuring cost targets are met and quality is uncompromised.

Key Responsibilities:

Drive Cost Efficiency: Identify and implement cost-reduction strategies, ensuring competitiveness in a heavily regulated industry. Balancing cost, sustainability and environmental responsibilities, whilst maintaining quality in a world class manufacturing setting.
Support New Projects: Source parts for new products, ensuring readiness for production cycle.
Supplier Management: Build strong supplier partnerships, conduct performance reviews, and foster innovation.
Risk Mitigation: Apply strategies to minimise risks, ensuring continuity and compliance across procurement operations.
Continuous Improvement: Champion process improvements and introduce eProcurement initiatives to streamline operations.

What We’re Looking For:

Essential Skills: Strong numerical analysis, proficiency in Excel, and a genuine enthusiasm for purchasing.

Experience: While previous manufacturing experience is a plus, what matters most is a proactive attitude and a drive to make a difference.

Professional Growth: Ideal candidates may already hold or be pursuing CIPS qualifications, showing a commitment to continuous development in the field.

Why Join Us?

Be part of a dynamic and innovative team at a leading manufacturing company.
Collaborate across departments to influence significant business decisions.
Drive impactful projects that support sustainability and compliance in procurement.
Be part of a company that values excellence, sustainability, and continuous improvement.

If you’re ready to elevate and develop your procurement career, apply today