Operational Buyer Birmingham + some North East England Travel Mon-Fri, 08:30-16:30 Full-time, Permanent Ready to take your purchasing career to the next level? We're looking for a proactive Strategic Buyer to join our client, a reputable Manufacturing company within their UK Purchasing team. In this role, you'll lead supplier negotiations, manage key contracts, support NPD projects, and drive continuous improvement across quality, cost, and delivery (QCD). What youll do: · Manage supplier portfolios & develop category strategies · Negotiate contracts & lead supplier performance reviews · Support operational purchasing across UK sites · Deliver savings & report cost movements · Champion supply chain risk reduction and sustainability What were looking for: · Purchasing experience in manufacturing · Strong negotiation & contract management skills · Commercially aware & MCIPS-qualified (or working towards) · Confident with Excel & supplier analysis · Full UK driving licence required Join a business where your impact matters - apply now...