Buyer

Job description

Location: Coventry

Job Type: Permanent

Salary: Competitive

An established and growing engineering and manufacturing organisation is seeking an experienced Buyer to join its supply chain team in Coventry. This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive procurement professional to take ownership of supplier relationships, drive order fulfillment, and play a pivotal role in supporting ongoing manufacturing operations.

Working within a fast-paced environment, you will take full ownership of the end-to-end purchasing process, ensuring the timely and cost-effective supply of materials and services. A core focus of this position will be proactive order expediting, chasing up outstanding deliveries, and managing inventory flow using the internal ERP system to prevent any supply chain bottlenecks.

• Raise and manage purchase orders efficiently in line with live business requirements.

• Proactively expedite orders and chase suppliers regularly to track production, eliminate delays, and guarantee continuity of supply.

• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with key vendors, holding them accountable to strict delivery schedules and quality benchmarks.

• Monitor overall supplier performance and swiftly resolve any delivery discrepancies or quality issues.

• Leverage the internal ERP system for accurate data management, order tracking, and inventory control.

• Support cost reduction initiatives through strategic negotiation and benchmarking.

• Work cross-functionally with production, planning, and internal departments to ensure seamless operational coordination.

• Proven experience working as a Buyer, Purchasing Officer, or Procurement Specialist within an engineering, manufacturing, or industrial environment.

• Demonstrated experience in expediting orders and chasing up suppliers to solve delivery challenges.

• Strong hands-on experience using ERP systems for purchasing, tracking, and data management.

• Excellent negotiation, communication, and supplier relationship management skills.

• High level of organisation, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities.

• The ability to manage multiple priorities and chase updates proactively in a fast-paced setting.

ASC Connections Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity.

Reference 225744583