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As an Operational Buyer, you will be personally responsible for ensuring continued supplier performance (on time delivery, cost and quality) within your portfolio of suppliers. You will report to a Senior Buyer.
Responsibilities
- Raising purchase orders through various methods and channels.
- Reacting to MRP system messages to expedite, defer or cancel open order lines.
- Issuing RFQs, drawing releases, analysing quotes and setting up new part replenishment profile.
- Resolving issues relating to accuracy of deliveries, quality rejects, invoice queries, overdue orders and production shortages.
- Identifying savings opportunities through benchmarking, value engineering & optimising replenishment methods.
- Working with Engineering to manage obsolete and replacement parts, raising temporary permits (concessions) and engineering changes.
Qualifications
- Strong negotiation skills.
- Good interpersonal and team working skills.
- Proven track record of hitting savings/delivery targets.
- Flexible and capable of working in a complex environment.
- Capable of interfacing professionally with internal customers and suppliers.
- Resourceful, self‑motivated and confident working on own initiative.
- CIPS level 4 or equivalent qualification or equivalent through experience.
- Minimum 2–3 years experience in Procurement.
- Experience with sourcing side of New Product Introduction, Outsourcing and Continuous Improvement Projects.
Benefits
- Culture of trust and accountability.
- Lifelong learning and career growth.
- Innovation powered by people.
- Comprehensive compensation and benefits.
- Health and well‑being.
Job Location
This role offers a hybrid working arrangement, allowing you to split your time between working remotely and being on‑site at our office in Bristol, United Kingdom (GB).
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Location: Bristol
Job Description:
As an Operational Buyer, you will be personally responsible for ensuring continued supplier performance (on time delivery, cost and quality) within your portfolio of suppliers. You will report to a Senior Buyer.
Responsibilities
- Raising purchase orders through various methods and channels.
- Reacting to MRP system messages to expedite, defer or cancel open order lines.
- Issuing RFQs, drawing releases, analysing quotes and setting up new part replenishment profile.
- Resolving issues relating to accuracy of deliveries, quality rejects, invoice queries, overdue orders and production shortages.
- Identifying savings opportunities through benchmarking, value engineering & optimising replenishment methods.
- Working with Engineering to manage obsolete and replacement parts, raising temporary permits (concessions) and engineering changes.
Qualifications
- Strong negotiation skills.
- Good interpersonal and team working skills.
- Proven track record of hitting savings/delivery targets.
- Flexible and capable of working in a complex environment.
- Capable of interfacing professionally with internal customers and suppliers.
- Resourceful, self‑motivated and confident working on own initiative.
- CIPS level 4 or equivalent qualification or equivalent through experience.
- Minimum 2–3 years experience in Procurement.
- Experience with sourcing side of New Product Introduction, Outsourcing and Continuous Improvement Projects.
Benefits
- Culture of trust and accountability.
- Lifelong learning and career growth.
- Innovation powered by people.
- Comprehensive compensation and benefits.
- Health and well‑being.
Job Location
This role offers a hybrid working arrangement, allowing you to split your time between working remotely and being on‑site at our office in Bristol, United Kingdom (GB).
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Posted: May 19th, 2026