Buyer - Luxfer MEL Technologies

Buyer

Location: Swinton, Manchester
Department: Procurement
Salary: £30,000 – £35,000 per annum

Working Hours: 37 hours per week, with flexibility as required by business needs.

About Us

Luxfer MEL Technologies is a global manufacturer of magnesium and zirconium products supplying high-performance materials to industries including aerospace, automotive, healthcare, defence and energy. With manufacturing sites in the UK and USA, we pride ourselves on quality, innovation and investing in our people through development and a supportive working culture.

The Role: Buyer

We are recruiting a Buyer to join our Procurement team. Reporting to the Head of Procurement, you will ensure goods, materials and services are sourced efficiently and cost-effectively to support operational needs, while maintaining quality and continuity of supply. You will work closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers to drive procurement improvements and deliver value to the business.

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Key Responsibilities: Buyer

· Source goods, materials and services in line with cost, quality and delivery targets.

· Build strong relationships with stakeholders and suppliers.

· Lead tendering and renegotiation activities across spend categories.

· Negotiate supplier contracts and identify cost-saving opportunities.

· Monitor supplier performance and carry out regular reviews.

· Analyse spends, market trends and supplier performance data.

· Support sourcing strategies including dual-sourcing initiatives.

· Use SAP and reporting tools to manage purchasing activities.

· Support new projects and act as liaison between suppliers and internal teams.

· Occasional global travel may be required.

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Essential Requirements: Buyer

· CIPS qualification (or studying towards) or relevant business/commercial degree.

· Purchasing experience, working closely with Suppliers

· Strong supplier management and negotiation skills.

· Advanced Excel skills (e.g. pivot tables, data analysis).

· Experience working with purchasing data and reporting.

· Strong communication, analytical and organisational skills.

· Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

· Full driving licence for supplier visits.

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Desirable: Buyer

· Experience within manufacturing or chemical procurement.

· Familiarity with SAP ERP systems.

· Experience working with raw material indexes.

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Personal Attributes: Buyer

· Self-motivated, proactive and able to work independently.

· Detail-focused with strong problem-solving skills.

· Professional, adaptable and collaborative approach.

· Committed to Customer First, Integrity, Accountability, Innovation, Personal Development and Teamwork.

If you are looking to make an impact in your next role; Apply now to join our team in procurement!

As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview. If you wish to request that your application be considered under the terms of our Guaranteed Interview Scheme, please explicitly state so in your CV and / or accompanying cover letter.