Cwmbran | Hybrid Working (3 Days Onsite, 2 Days WFH)
£45,000 + Benefits

Drive Procurement Through Commercial Insight and Data

We're recruiting on behalf of a growing manufacturing business looking to appoint an experienced Senior Buyer to join its established Supply Chain team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially focused procurement professional who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoys using data to drive better business decisions. You'll play a key role in supplier management, sourcing strategy, cost optimisation, and procurement performance, while working closely with stakeholders across the business.

The successful candidate will combine strong negotiation and relationship management skills with advanced Excel and analytical capabilities, using data to identify opportunities, mitigate risk, and improve supply chain performance.

The Role

Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, you'll take ownership of a diverse spend portfolio across direct and indirect materials, ensuring continuity of supply while supporting the ongoing development of the supplier base.

You'll be involved in both strategic and operational procurement activities, providing insight through detailed reporting and analysis while helping to drive continuous improvement across the supply chain.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the procurement of direct and indirect materials within a complex manufacturing environment.
• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships, driving performance across cost, quality and delivery.
• Lead commercial negotiations on pricing, contracts and supplier agreements.
• Support sourcing initiatives, including supplier identification, onboarding and dual-source strategies.
• Produce and analyse procurement data to identify trends, risks and cost-saving opportunities.
• Build and maintain Excel-based reports, dashboards and performance metrics.
• Monitor supplier KPIs and implement improvement plans where required.
• Work closely with Planning, Production, Engineering and Finance teams to meet business objectives.
• Support inventory optimisation and supply chain resilience initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement projects across procurement and supplier management activities.

About You

• Proven experience in a Buyer or Senior Buyer role within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong commercial negotiation and supplier management experience.
• Advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, formula creation and data analysis.
• Highly analytical with the ability to interpret large datasets and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
• Experience managing procurement activities within complex supply chains.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems.
• Experience within project-based or make-to-order manufacturing environments would be advantageous.

What's On Offer?

• Competitive salary of £45,000
• Hybrid working arrangement
• Early finish every Friday
• Opportunity to influence sourcing strategy and supplier development
• Exposure to key stakeholders across the business
• Apply Now

If you're an experienced procurement professional with strong commercial acumen and advanced analytical skills, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to learn more about this exciting Senior Buyer opportunity.