Operational Buyer

Rate: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Overview We are looking for an experienced procurement professional to manage suppliers, drive sourcing activities, and support procurement operations within a manufacturing and engineering environment.

This role requires a highly analytical individual who can work independently, solve problems, and improve processes. Key Responsibilities Manage supplier relationships, sourcing activities, and commercial negotiations Ensure Purchase Orders (POs) are issued accurately and on time Resolve supplier, invoice, and payment issues Support supplier performance, evaluation, and development activities Produce procurement analysis, reports, and KPI tracking Drive process improvements and ensure procurement compliance Work closely with internal stakeholders to support business requirements Essential Experience 5+ years' experience in Direct Procurement Strong SAP procurement experience Advanced Excel skills and confidence handling large volumes of data Experience using Power BI for reporting and analysis Supplier management and negotiation experience Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to work independently with minimal supervision Desirable Experience Aerospace, defence, energy, or industrial manufacturing background Lean / Continuous Improvement experience Knowledge of castings, forgings, machined or engineered components Ideal Candidate Proactive "fixer" who seeks solutions rather than escalates problems Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment Strong commercial awareness and stakeholder management skills Data-driven with excellent attention to detail Experienced in identifying cost savings and process improvements...

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