Operations Buyer

Position
Full Time
Location
Llangeinor, Wales

Role Summary

As the Operations Buyer in the Procurement team, you will report directly into the Senior Buyer. You will embrace working individually and as part of a team and possess a strong will to succeed. You will lead the day-2-day activities for all procurement and estimating requirements within the Operations function. You will ensure that all materials and services are delivered on time, to quality and in full to meet MRP demand.

keY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Raise all Purchase orders for goods, materials and services in line with MRP and Non-stock business demand, ensuring consistent Quality, On Time In Full and Cost Performance KPIs are met
  • Analyse stock usage to ensure resourcing and stock holding decisions meet the business needs
  • Work proactively within the MRP system, utilizing the available various reports and information from suppliers to provide effective visibility to the business of any supply issues.
  • Work with other members of the team, to ensure Costings are completed and returned to support sales function demand
  • Generate quotations, including material costs, suppliers, MOQs, MOVs and lead times.
    • Negotiate best price with suppliers
    • Ensures that products are quoted accurately
    • Making sure that all details are provided in full to Sales in the Cost Request return
  • Proactively manage individual Productivity initiatives whilst ensuring that all annualised Productivity targets are achieved to support FY plans.
  • Work with team members to develop supplier relationships and ensure supplier KPI’s are successfully achieved, whilst maximising value and reducing Supply Chain risk.
  • Manage supplier, product and process obsolescence
  • Managing reviews at suppliers both in the UK and overseas Critical skills

CRITICAL Skills REQUIRED FOR THE ROLE:

  • Self-motivated with the ability to work individually and as part of a team
  • Proven background of developing strong relationship with suppliers to achieve optimum results
  • Determined character, with the ability to achieve objectives and have a results orientated approach
  • High standard of numeracy skills
  • Proactive approach to problem solving

required qualifications/experience to demonstrate competence in role:

  • Supply Chain experience (preferably +3 years)
  • MCIPS qualified or working towards – desired
  • Working knowledge of Syspro – desired
  • Experience of negotiating with suppliers
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent communication/interpersonal skills
  • Excellent working knowledge of ERP systems
  • Experience of negotiating with suppliers
  • IT literate with excellent knowledge of Word, Excel and PowerPoint

If you are interested in applying for the role, please submit your CV and Application Form to [email protected] no later than 5:00pm on Monday 8th December 2025.

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