Operational Buyer

Temporary Operational Buyer

Start ASAP - Ongoing Assignment

Based in North Somerset

Full Time Hours

Pay Rate is 16.50- 18.00ph

About the role

This position is responsible for managing a designated supplier base and ensuring strong overall supplier performance, including delivery reliability, cost control, and adherence to quality requirements. You will report into a Senior Buyer and work collaboratively with both internal teams and external suppliers to support smooth procurement operations.

Key responsibilities

• • Creating and managing purchase orders across multiple systems and procurement channels

• • Monitoring MRP outputs and taking appropriate action to accelerate, delay, or cancel outstanding order lines

• • Preparing and issuing RFQs, evaluating supplier quotations, reviewing technical drawings and release data, and establishing replenishment parameters for new components or services

• • Managing and resolving supply related issues, including delivery delays, quality concerns, invoice discrepancies, overdue orders, and material shortages

• • Driving value through cost reduction initiatives such as supplier benchmarking, value engineering, and optimisation of inventory replenishment approaches

Experience Required:

• • Strong negotiation and influencing capabilities

• • Excellent communication and relationship building skills

• • A demonstrated ability to achieve cost savings and/or improve supplier delivery performance

• • Confidence working in a fast paced environment

• • A proactive, self driven approach with the ability to work independently when required

• • CIPS Level 4 (or equivalent qualification, or relevant hands on experience)

• Experience in procurement, purchasing, or a similar role

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