Buyer - Manufacturing
Location: Greater Derby Area
Salary: Up to £32,500 + bonus
Working Hours: 37 hours per week | Hybrid working | Early finish on Friday
Are you an experienced Purchasing professional looking for a fresh challenge? W Talent are delighted to be working with a global manufacturing leader based in the heart of Derbyshire, seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Buyer to join their team. This role offers the chance to drive supplier performance, optimise purchasing processes, and work within a dynamic engineering environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to ensure quality and performance standards are met
- Negotiate pricing, resolve supplier OTIF issues, and manage invoice and pricing variances
- Maintain and update purchasing data, including pricing, purchase orders, and master data
- Work closely with Planning and Buying teams to manage engineering changes, support new product introductions, and ensure accurate purchasing records
What We're Looking For:
- Experience: A proven track record at Purchasing Assistant or above within a manufacturing setting (essential)
- Skills: Strong negotiation and communication abilities, with the confidence to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels
- Systems: Proficiency in Microsoft Office (particularly Excel) with a keen eye for data analysis; SAP experience is a plus
- Education: GCSE Maths (A-C) is required
What's on Offer?
This opportunity comes with a competitive benefits package, including:
- Financial support for CIPS after 12 months
- Hybrid working options
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
- Bonus scheme
- Generous pension contributions
- Death in Service (DIS) & Permanent Health Insurance (PHI)
- Family-friendly policies
If you're looking to take the next step in your career and can commute to the greater Derby area, we'd love to hear from you!
Please note: Applicants must have full Right to Work in the UK at the time of application, as our client cannot provide sponsorship now or in the future.