Operational Buyer

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Operational Buyer to support procurement activities within a fast-paced engineering and manufacturing environment. This role plays a key part in ensuring materials, services, and suppliers are effectively managed to support business objectives, operational performance, and customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of suppliers, maintaining strong relationships and driving high levels of service and performance.
• Support sourcing activities, including supplier selection and onboarding for new requirements.
• Negotiate supplier price adjustments and help resolve invoicing, payment, and purchase order queries.
• Manage procurement work queues and ensure purchase orders are raised and processed accurately and on time.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to understand requirements, provide procurement support, and drive early procurement involvement.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, systems, and Purchase-to-Pay (P2P) processes.
• Support supplier qualification, evaluation, development, and performance management activities.
• Maintain accurate procurement records, supplier data, and contract documentation.
• Contribute to procurement improvement initiatives and business plan objectives.

About You

• Proven experience in a direct procurement or purchasing role.
• Strong SAP transactional experience within a manufacturing or production environment.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Able to work both independently and collaboratively within a wider team.
• Comfortable operating within complex, global organisations.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Fluent English communication skills.