Contact Bridge Recruitment UK Ltd
Bridge Recruitment UK Ltd
Operational Buyer
Birmingham, West Midlands
Contact Bridge Recruitment UK Ltd
- Hours
- Full Time
- Posted
- 2 days ago
- Salary
- Competitive
- Recruiter
- Bridge Recruitment UK Ltd
- Closes
- 24 Aug 2026
- Course
- No
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Recruiter Type
- Direct Employer
Description
Operational Buyer
Birmingham + some North East England Travel
Full–time, Permanent
Ready to take your purchasing career to the next level?
We're looking for a proactive Strategic Buyer to join our client, a reputable Manufacturing company within their UK Purchasing team. In this role, you'll lead supplier negotiations, manage key contracts, support NPD projects, and drive continuous improvement across quality, cost, and delivery (QCD).
What youll do:
Manage supplier portfolios & develop category strategies
Negotiate contracts & lead supplier performance reviews
Support operational purchasing across UK sites
Deliver savings & report cost movements
Champion supply chain risk reduction and sustainability
What were looking for:
Purchasing experience in manufacturing
Strong negotiation & contract management skills
Commercially aware & MCIPS–qualified (or working towards)
Confident with Excel & supplier analysis
Full UK driving licence required
Join a business where your impact matters – apply now!
Ad ID: 5418704042
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