Buyer in Coventry, West Midlands
Posted by Owen Daniels
£40,000 – £45,000 a year
Coventry · Permanent
We are recruiting on behalf of a leading UK manufacturer operating within the automotive and motorsport sector, for an experienced Buyer to join their established Purchasing team. This is an excellent opportunity that would suit you if you have experience within buying within an engineering and manufacturing environment.
Buyer
Permanent
Monday – Thursday 8am – 16:45pm Friday 8am – 3pm
Coventry
Buyer
Job Description
- Manage supplier relationships to achieve quality, cost, and delivery targets.
- Negotiate pricing, terms, and conditions for engineering components and services.
- Support sourcing activities, supplier selection, RFQs, and continuous improvement projects.
- Manage purchasing activities relating to engineering changes and supplier performance.
- Maintain accurate purchasing records and support reporting requirements.
Buyer
Essential Experience/Skills/Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years' purchasing experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
- Experience managing direct material suppliers and technical engineering commodities.
- Ability to read and understand engineering drawings.
- Strong negotiation, communication, and supplier management skills.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office and comfortable working with ERP/MRP systems.
Buyer
Company Benefits
- Competitive benefits package.
- 27 Days + Bank Holidays
- Pension match + 1
- Training and development opportunities.
- Supportive and collaborative team environment.
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