Buyer

Jonathan Lee Recruitment

  • Staffordshire
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 12 days ago
Operational BuyerLocation: StaffordshireContract: Permanent, OnsiteSalary & Benefits: Competitive salary, 25 days' holiday, enhanced pension, staff discounts, plus access to an on-site gym and well-being facilitiesThe OpportunityLooking to fast-track your career in procurement? This is more than just a buying role - it's a launchpad. As an Operational Buyer, you'll join a global leader in engineering and manufacturing where talent is nurtured, ambition is recognised, and progression is genuinely achievable. For the right candidate, this role opens the door to senior procurement, category management, and leadership opportunities.What You'll Be DoingIn this role, you'll:
  • Manage day-to-day purchasing operations, ensuring timely, cost-effective sourcing.
  • Work with engineering, supply chain, and corporate teams to deliver real value.
  • Build and strengthen supplier relationships that drive performance and innovation.
  • Negotiate confidently, securing terms that support long-term business growth.
  • Contribute to new product launches, supplier strategies, and value engineering projects.
  • Drive improvements across cost, quality, and efficiency.
This role gives you exposure to strategic projects, international collaboration, and cross-functional teamwork - the perfect environment to develop your career.What We're Looking ForWe want someone ambitious, eager to grow, and ready to make an impact. You'll succeed if you:
  • Have experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain.
  • Can negotiate effectively and influence outcomes.
  • Enjoy analysing data to make decisions.
  • Thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Want a role that grows with you as your skills develop.
A fantastic opportunity for a procurement professional, with a passion for UK manufacturing to join an iconic organisation!Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
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