ABL Recruitment
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Buyer (Supply Chain)
Location: London (Hybrid - 3 days in office)
Contract: Initial 3-month contract with strong potential for extension
Pay Rate: £234.48 - £260.51
Hours: 40 hours per week
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Supply Chain Buyer to join a fast-paced and innovative organisation supporting complex operations across the European region. This role is ideal for a supply chain professional who enjoys supplier management, procurement operations, stakeholder engagement, and data-driven decision-making. You will play a critical role in ensuring material availability, managing supplier performance, and mitigating supply chain risks to support business objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage purchase orders and supplier commitments to ensure on-time delivery.
- Monitor supplier performance and proactively address delivery or capacity concerns.
- Act as an escalation point for material shortages, supply risks, and delivery issues.
- Collaborate with planning, operations, and supply chain stakeholders to maintain continuity of supply.
- Analyse supply chain data and performance metrics to identify risks and opportunities.
- Drive process improvements and implement tools to optimise procurement and operational efficiency.
- Communicate supply chain risks and mitigation plans effectively to stakeholders.
- Support supplier relationships across the European supplier base, including manufacturing and assembly partners.
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Required Skills & Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in Supply Chain, Procurement, Purchasing, or Materials Management.
- Strong understanding of supplier management and purchase order processes.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including data analysis and reporting.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Experience identifying and resolving supply chain risks.
Preferred
- Degree or background in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Business, or a related field.
- Experience working with manufacturing, contract manufacturing, engineering, or assembly suppliers.
- Project management experience and continuous improvement mindset.
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What We're Looking For
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
- Strong ownership and accountability.
- A proactive, solution-focused approach.
- The ability to build credibility and trust with suppliers and stakeholders.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- A track record of improving processes and driving operational performance.
Why Apply?
- Opportunity to work within a highly dynamic supply chain environment.
- Exposure to complex supplier networks and operational challenges.
- Hybrid working model.
- Immediate start available.
- Strong likelihood of contract extension for the right candidate based on business needs, as stated during the intake call.
If you are an experienced Supply Chain Buyer with strong analytical capability and a passion for driving supplier performance, we would love to hear from you.
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