Buyer

Cwmbran (Hybrid – 3 days onsite, 2 days WFH)

£36,000 – £40,000 + Benefits

7:30am – 4:00pm (Early finish 1:00pm Fridays)

Reed Procurement are supporting a growing manufacturing business is looking to appoint an experienced Buyer to join its collaborative supply chain team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially driven procurement professional who enjoys working within a fast-paced, make-to-order and project-based environment, where forecasting can be complex and supply chains are often multi-tiered.

The Role

Reporting into the Supply Chain Manager, you will be part of a team of four Buyers, responsible for the end-to-end procurement of components and services critical to operations.

You will play a key role in managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and driving cost and performance improvements, while supporting a business that is evolving its sourcing strategy away from single-source dependency.

Key Responsibilities

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• Manage procurement of direct and indirect materials across a complex, multi-tier supply chain
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• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with predominantly existing suppliers
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• Identify and onboard new suppliers to support dual/multi-source strategies
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• Lead commercial negotiations on pricing, terms, and contracts (in line with internal approval processes)
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• Carry out cost analysis and identify opportunities for savings and value improvement
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• Use data and Excel-based reporting to support decision-making and performance tracking
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• Work closely with internal stakeholders to understand demand in a project-based environment
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• Monitor supplier performance, quality, and delivery, addressing issues proactively
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• Contribute to supply chain planning activities where required
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About You

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• Proven experience as a Buyer within manufacturing environments (essential)
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• Experience of make-to-order or project-based purchasing an advantage
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• Confident negotiator with experience managing contracts and supplier agreements
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• Able to operate within complex, multi-tier supply chains
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• Highly analytical, with strong Excel and data analysis skills
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• Experience supporting or working alongside planning functions is advantageous
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• Comfortable managing both supplier relationships and new sourcing activity
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• Knowledge of electrical components (e.g. cables, modems) is desirable but not essential
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• Proactive, organised, and able to manage multiple priorities effectively
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What’s on Offer

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• Salary of £36,000 – £40,000
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• Hybrid working (2 days from home)
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• Early finish on Fridays
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• Supportive team environment with strong leadership
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• Opportunity to influence sourcing strategy and supplier base
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If you’re a commercially minded Buyer looking to take the next step in a business where you can make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you - please apply today using the link on this page