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Job Title: Buyer
Location: Wolverhampton
Salary: up to 47,000 DOE
Cooper Lomaz is recruiting on behalf of a leading organisation for an experienced Buyer to join their operations team. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to procurement processes in a dynamic manufacturing and production environment.
Role Overview:
As a Buyer, you will be responsible for coordinating procurement activities, including supplier selection, negotiation, and ensuring timely delivery of quality materials and services. You will play a critical role in maintaining cost-effective and efficient purchasing strategies.
Role Responsibilities:
- Maintain procurement records, tracking purchases, costs, delivery schedules, and inventory
- Place purchase orders for engineering materials, component parts, fabrications, and peripheral items
- Competitively bid product lines, negotiating prices, contract terms, and delivery schedules
- Expedite orders, ensuring timely delivery and accurate reporting on supplier performance
- Work with suppliers to resolve quality issues and non-conforming materials
- Review bid proposals and negotiate contracts within budget and programme requirements
- Assist with goods-inwards processes and liaise with internal teams to maintain procurement efficiency
- Address invoice queries in collaboration with the Accounts department
Company Overview:
Our client is a well-established organisation operating in the production and manufacturing sector. They are committed to maintaining high-quality standards, efficient procurement strategies, and fostering long-term supplier relationships.
Required Skills:
- Accredited qualification in Procurement (MCIPS) or relevant experience in a manufacturing or design environment
- Strong negotiation and supplier management skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and other MS Office applications
- Experience with NEC3-type contracts
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making capabilities
Desired Skills:
- Ability to mentor and train team members
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to manage supplier queries effectively
Experience:
- Proven experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain management
- Familiarity with manufacturing and production environments - Ideally Nuclear
Shift Pattern:
- Monday to Friday, standard business hours
Working Location:
- Wolverhampton
Interested in this role? If you're a proactive and detail-oriented procurement professional, Apply Now!
