Buyer

Job description

Role: Buyer

Type: Permanent

Pay: £38,000 per annum

Hours: Monday to Thursday 8:00 – 17:15, Friday 8:00 – 12:00

Location: Walsall

Are you an experienced Buyer with a background in manufacturing, looking for your next challenge?

Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of new projects, we are looking to appoint a Buyer to manage new tenders through the supply chain from enquiry to production order launch. This is a fast-paced, commercially focused role requiring a proactive professional with strong negotiation skills and the ability to influence buying decisions to secure the best quality, cost, and delivery outcomes.

Buyer

Job Description

• Manage RFQs and new tenders from enquiry through to production order launch, ensuring right-first-time accuracy and deadline adherence.
• Build, develop, and manage supplier relationships while negotiating pricing, terms, rebates, and delivery agreements.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives, manage PPV, and challenge supplier price increases to protect margin.
• Monitor supplier performance to ensure minimum 99% OTIF and alignment with production and inventory requirements.
• Support day-to-day procurement activities, including overseeing a small team and engaging cross-functionally with Commercial and Production teams.

Buyer

Experience / Skills / Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years’ experience in a Buyer role within a manufacturing environment (not purchasing administration).
• Proven experience managing tenders, supplier selection, and end-to-end RFQ processes.
• Strong negotiation skills with demonstrated cost savings and commercial improvements.
• Proactive, highly organised, and confident managing multiple priorities and stakeholder relationships.

Buyer

Benefits

• Enhanced matched pension
• Health Cash Plan
• Death in service (1x annual salary)
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + your birthday off
• Career development and progression opportunities

If you feel you’re a good fit for this position, please click ‘apply’

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Walsall

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

26-03-2026

Profession type

Retail

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English