Job Description

Position:

Buyer(Manufacturing / Tooling)

Salary :

Competitive based on experience

Location:

Deeside Industrial Estate

Hours:

Monday to Friday

Benefits:

Car allowance

One day working from home (optional)

Flexible hours

Early finish on a Friday

On-site Parking

Career Opportunities

We are currently recruiting an experienced Buyer with a strong background in either tooling, manufacturing or engineering to join a technically driven organisation, working closely with manufacturing suppliers across the UK. This is a hands-on, high-autonomy role where you'll own supplier relationships and play a key part in shaping supply chain.

Key Responsibilities:

Managing and developing strategic supplier relationships to deliver on cost, quality and delivery targets. Leading sourcing activity across tooling, manufacturing and subcontract services. Researching, selecting and onboarding suppliers aligned to purchasing strategy. Negotiating commercial contracts covering cost, lead time, quality and sustainability. Acting as the key interface between suppliers, Designers, Project Managers etc. Carrying out supplier and subcontractor audits to validate technical capability. Managing supplier performance, financial indicators and resolving commercial disputes. Supporting and influencing internal stakeholders to drive alignment and results. Contributing to and implementing purchasing strategy and process improvement. Keeping a constant eye on the market and identifying new sourcing opportunities.

The Ideal Candidate:

Proven experience as a Buyer within manufacturing, ideally tooling, machinery or Engineering. Strong commercial and negotiation skills. Confident working autonomously with excellent IT skills. Experience managing suppliers across quality, cost, delivery and performance metrics. Comfortable working cross-functionally in a technical manufacturing environment.

The Package:

Competitive salary (based on experience) 25 days holiday + bank holidays 1 day per week working from home Flexible working hours Healthcare scheme A role with real influence on purchasing strategy and manufacturing performance

Key Words:

Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Strategic Purchasing, Tooling, Aerospace, Design, Design Engineering, Machinery

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Flexitime On-site parking
Work Location: In person