Ernest Gordon Recruitment
Buyer (Hybrid)
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Buyer (Hybrid)
£40,000 - £45,000 + Bonus + 10% Pension + Company Benefits + Progression + Early Friday Finish
Location: Cwmbran - Hybrid (3 days office / 2 days home)
Are you a Buyer from a manufacturing background looking to join an established business where you will take ownership of the full procurement process, manage key suppliers, deliver cost savings, and play a key role in improving the company's purchasing strategy?
This established specialist manufacturer provides monitoring and telemetry solutions for clean water and wastewater networks, supplying customers across the UK and international markets. Established in the 1970's, the business designs and manufactures a range of specialist technology used to monitor and manage critical water infrastructure, helping customers improve network efficiency, reduce water loss and maintain reliable services.
In this role, you will manage the procurement of direct and indirect goods and services, taking ownership of sourcing, supplier management, negotiation and contract management through to delivery. You will work closely with internal departments and suppliers to identify cost-saving opportunities, monitor supplier performance, manage risk and improve procurement processes. You will also use advanced Excel and data analysis to monitor spend, benchmark costs and support commercial decision-making across the business.
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This role would suit a Senior Buyer from a manufacturing environment, looking for a position where they can take ownership of the full procurement process, influence suppliers and stakeholders, and make a direct impact on cost, quality and delivery.
The Role:
- Manage direct and indirect procurement across the business
- Source, negotiate and manage supplier relationships and contracts
- Identify and deliver cost-saving and process improvement opportunities
- Monitor supplier performance, quality, delivery and SLAs
- Analyse spend, costs and supplier data using advanced Excel
- Schedule: Monday - Thursday 7:30am - 4pm, early finish Friday
- Hybrid: 3 days onsite, 2 days working from home
The Person:
- Buyer from a Manufacturing background
- CIPS or similar procurement qualification
- Experience across the full procurement process
- Advanced Excel and data analysis skills
- Experience using ERP / procurement systems
- Commutable to Cwmbran
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Keywords: Buyer, Procurement, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Sourcing, Supplier Management, Negotiation, Contracts, CIPS, Cost Saving, Procurement, Excel, ERP, SLA, Cwmbran, Newport, Pontypool, Cardiff, South Wales
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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.
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Desired Skills and Experience
- Buyer from a Manufacturing background
- CIPS or similar procurement qualification
- Experience across the full procurement process
- Advanced Excel and data analysis skills
- Experience using ERP / procurement systems
- Commutable to Cwmbran
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