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Job Posted: 21 days ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Newport

Expire in: 7 days

Job Description

Buyer

Location: Rogerstone, Newport

Contract Type: Full-time Permanent

Hours: Monday – Friday, 37.5 hours per week 

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive and commercially driven Buyer to join a growing manufacturing environment supporting high-reliability industries such as aerospace, defence, industrial automation, and medical technology.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in ensuring the efficient procurement of materials and services, maintaining strong supplier relationships, and driving cost-effective purchasing strategies in a fast-paced, technically advanced setting.

Key Responsibilities

Manage and develop supplier relationships, including sourcing, selection, and performance monitoring
	
Negotiate pricing, contracts, and payment terms to achieve best value
	
Analyse and report on supplier price changes and market trends
	
Conduct market research and commodity analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities
	
Ensure procurement aligns with production schedules and supplier lead times
	
Identify supply risks and proactively implement solutions
	
Source alternative suppliers, materials, and services to improve efficiency and reduce costs
	
Manage rejected materials and ensure appropriate credit recovery
	
Minimise risk related to minimum order quantities (MOQs) and price fluctuations
	
Collaborate cross-functionally to support demand planning and operational needs
	
Support continuous improvement initiatives within purchasing activities
	
Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and health & safety requirements
	
Maintain accurate records, reporting, and purchasing documentation
	
Support international purchasing activities and maintain awareness of import and legal considerations

Essential Requirements

Minimum of 2 A Levels, HNC, CIPS Diploma, or equivalent
	
At least 3 years’ experience in a purchasing role within manufacturing
	
Strong written and verbal communication skills
	
Excellent attention to detail and numerical ability
	
Ability to work on own initiative and demonstrate a proactive approach
	
Strong negotiation and analytical skills with a commercial mindset
	
Able to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines
	
Good IT skills and understanding of production processes
	
Comfortable working independently and taking full ownership of responsibilities
	
Knowledge of electronic components and manufacturing

Experience working in a team-oriented environment
	
Membership of a professional purchasing body (e.g. CIPS)
	
Proactive, organised, and detail-oriented

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