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Manufacturing Buyer

Manufacturing Buyer

Manpower UK - RISE • Wallingford, ENG, GB
10 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Join a forward-thinking organisation based in Wallingford, Oxfordshire where procurement plays a critical role in delivering reliable products and services to customers. You'll be part of a team that values clear communication, continuous improvement, and practical problem-solving. This is a great opportunity for a Manufacturing Buyer who enjoys building strong supplier relationships, driving cost and quality outcomes, and contributing to long-term supply assurance.\n
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Job Responsibilities\n
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  • Manage the end-to-end purchasing process for assigned commodities, ensuring timely and cost-effective procurement.
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  • Develop and maintain supplier relationships to support service levels, quality requirements, and delivery performance.
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  • Source, evaluate, and onboard suppliers in line with business needs, including conducting supplier comparisons and negotiations.
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  • Negotiate pricing, terms, and commercial agreements to achieve agreed cost and value targets.
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  • Monitor supplier performance using agreed KPIs and take corrective action where required.
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  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders (e.g., engineering, operations, quality, finance) to understand requirements and resolve supply issues.
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  • Support risk management activities, including identifying supply risks and proposing mitigation plans.
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  • Maintain accurate procurement records, purchase documentation, and reporting to support audit readiness.
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  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within procurement, including process and spend optimisation.
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Required Skills & Qualifications

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  • Proven experience in purchasing or procurement, ideally with commodity ownership responsibilities.
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  • Strong negotiation skills with the ability to influence suppliers and internal stakeholders.
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  • Commercial awareness and a solid understanding of total cost of ownership (TCO) and value-based purchasing.
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  • Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to manage conversations at both operational and strategic levels.
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  • Analytical capability to review supplier data, identify trends, and support decision-making.
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  • Working knowledge of procurement processes, including RFQs, supplier evaluation, and contract/commercial management.
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  • Competent in using procurement and ERP systems, with the ability to manage purchase documentation accurately.
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  • Strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritise workload in a fast-moving environment.
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  • Relevant procurement qualification such as CIPS (or working towards) is desirable.
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  • Experience with supplier performance management and corrective action processes.
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\n Competitive salary + Bonus, 25 days holiday, Private Healthcare\n
\n If you're a motivated Buyer looking to make a tangible impact on cost, quality, and supply assurance, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to join a team that values ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement.\n

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