Operational Buyer

As an Operational Buyer at your main job is to buy the right parts and materials the company needs to build its machines-on time, at the right price, and with good quality.This is a fantastic opportunity for a procurement professional looking to take the next step in their career within a fast-paced, innovative environment. You'll play a key role in ensuring the timely and cost-effective sourcing of materials and services that support both production and business operations.

Location: Staffordshire
Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits

Robert Walters is proud to be partnering with a leading global manufacturer in the construction and engineering sector, currently seeking an Operational Buyer to join their dynamic procurement team based in Uttoxeter.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a procurement professional looking to take the next step in their career within a fast-paced, innovative environment. You'll play a key role in ensuring the timely and cost-effective sourcing of materials and services that support both production and business operations.

• Manage day-to-day purchasing activities to ensure timely delivery of goods and services.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand operational requirements and align procurement strategies.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, negotiating pricing and terms to maximise value.
• Support new product introductions by contributing to supplier selection and sourcing strategies.
• Drive continuous improvement in cost, quality, and supply chain performance.
• Contribute to value analysis/value engineering (VA/VE) initiatives alongside engineering teams.

• Experience in procurement, supply chain, or purchasing within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving setting.
• A proactive, collaborative approach with a willingness to learn and grow.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• 33 days' holiday (including bank holidays).
• Up to 10% employer pension contribution.
• Access to onsite facilities including gym, healthcare services, and wellbeing support.
• Employee discount schemes and green travel incentives.

This is more than just a purchasing role, its a chance to be part of a forward-thinking organisation where your ideas and contributions will help shape the future of procurement.

Interested? Apply now or contact us directly!

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