Strategic & Operational Buyer

Your Company:NET Recruit is supporting a well-established engineering and manufacturing organisation who are seeking a Strategic & Operational Buyer to join their procurement team.Your Role:While in this position your duties may include but will not be limited to:

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for key categories to balance cost, quality, and delivery
• Conduct market analysis, supplier benchmarking, and category spend reviews
• Lead value engineering and continuous improvement projects with suppliers and internal teams
• Manage purchase orders, monitor deliveries, and resolve discrepancies or invoice issues
• Collaborate with engineering, production, quality, and logistics to ensure timely material availability
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, conduct performance reviews, and drive development initiatives
• Identify supply chain risks and implement mitigation strategies to ensure continuity of supply
• Support supplier approvals, audits, and corrective actions
• Deliver cost savings through negotiations, tendering, and process improvements
• Monitor stock levels, support replenishment planning, and contribute to inventory optimisation
• Assist in drafting, negotiating, and managing supplier contracts and agreements
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, ethical sourcing, and company governance
• Maintain accurate procurement records and prepare reports on spend, savings, and supplier performance

You MUST Have:Please apply ONLY if you meet the following criteria:

• Proven experience within a procurement, purchasing or supply chain role with exposure to both strategic sourcing and operational buying
• Strong negotiation skills and well-developed commercial acumen
• Experience managing supplier relationships and driving supplier performance improvements
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings or engineering documentation
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high level of attention to detail
• Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent organisational, communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience working within a manufacturing, engineering or technical environment
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate agreements and deliver measurable cost and value improvements

Your Opportunity: This organisation operates within a highly technical manufacturing environment and plays a key role in delivering engineered solutions to a diverse customer base. The successful candidate will take ownership of both strategic and operational procurement activities, ensuring the continuity of supply while contributing directly to cost optimisation and supplier performance. In return, the company offers a competitive salary and benefits package, alongside opportunities to develop strategic procurement expertise, work closely with engineering and operational teams, and build a long-term career within a stable and growing business. If you are interested in this opportunity and would like to find out more information, please reach out to:Phoebe Jones - Recruitment PartnerM: E: