Operational Buyer Birmingham + some North East England Travel 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 and develop category strategies Negotiate contracts and lead supplier performance reviews Support operational purchasing across UK sites Deliver savings and report cost movements Champion supply chain risk reduction and sustainability What were looking for: Purchasing experience in manufacturing Strong negotiation and contract management skills Commercially aware and MCIPS-qualified (or working towards) Confident with Excel and supplier analysis Full UK driving licence required Join a business where your impact matters - apply now!