Operational Buyer

Operational Buyer – Permanent Role
Location: Clevedon (Hybrid)
Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum
Company: BMR Solutions Ltd (on behalf of our client)

BMR Solutions are recruiting an Operational Buyer for a leading engineering business in Clevedon. This is an excellent opportunity to join a fast-paced, high-tech manufacturing environment in a permanent position offering long-term career development and hybrid flexibility.

The role

You will take ownership of a supplier portfolio, ensuring strong supplier performance across delivery, cost, and quality while supporting production continuity and supply chain efficiency.

Key responsibilities

• Raise and manage purchase orders across multiple systems
• Act on MRP signals to expedite, defer, or cancel orders
• Issue RFQs, analyse supplier quotations, and support new part set-up
• Resolve supplier issues including delivery delays, quality concerns, and invoice queries
• Prevent material shortages and support uninterrupted production
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and support continuous improvement initiatives
• Work closely with Engineering on obsolescence, concessions, and change control
• Support NPI, sourcing, and outsourcing activities

About you

• 2–3 years’ experience within procurement or buying
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills
• Experience within manufacturing or engineering environments
• Confident using MRP/ERP systems
• CIPS Level 4 (or working towards) desirable
• Proactive, organised, and able to work independently

What’s on offer

• Salary up to £40,000 per annum
• Permanent position with long-term progression opportunities
• Hybrid working arrangement
• Opportunity to work within a cutting-edge engineering environment

Benefits

• Canteen
• Company events
• Discounted or free food
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Clevedon