Proven experience as an Operational Buyer or similar procurement-oriented role.

A leading high-technology engineering and manufacturing business is currently recruiting for an Operational Buyer on a full-time, permanent basis, with hybrid working between home and their Bristol office.

Role - Operational Buyer
Type - Permanent
Location - Clevedon (Hybrid)
Salary - Up to £40,000

Key responsibilities for the Operational Buyer will include and will not be limited to:

• Raise purchase orders through multiple channels/methods.
• Act on MRP messages to expedite, defer or cancel open order lines.
• Issue RFQs, release drawings, analyse supplier quotes, and set up replenishment profiles for new parts.
• Resolve delivery accuracy issues, quality rejects, invoice queries, overdue orders, and production shortages.
• Identify savings opportunities through benchmarking, value engineering and optimising replenishment methods.
• Work with Engineering on obsolete/replacement parts, including concessions (temporary permits) and engineering changes.

Key skills and experience required for Operational Buyer job applicant and will not be limited to:

• 2-3+ years' experience in Procurement / Buying.
• Strong negotiation skills with a proven track record against savings and delivery targets.
• Confident working in a complex environment, able to prioritise and react quickly to supply issues.
• Professional communicator with strong internal stakeholder and supplier management skills.
• Resourceful, self-motivated and comfortable working on your own initiative.
• CIPS Level 4 (or equivalent) or equivalent through experience.
• Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI), outsourcing and continuous improvement projects (desirable).

To apply for this Operational Buyer / Buyer / Purchasing Buyer / Procurement Buyer / Materials Buyer candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.