A Buyer is sought to join a growing supply chain team in Hatfield, Hertfordshire, contributing to the procurement of materials, goods, and services while supporting supplier performance, inventory management, and supply chain risk mitigation.

The Buyer, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, will be expected to develop your understanding in the field, learning from peers and senior procurement professionals in technical areas and industry best practices. This may include MRP-driven purchasing, supplier relationship management, new product introduction (NPI) support, engineering change processes, and continuous improvement within a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities include:

• Manage a portfolio of suppliers, interpreting MRP signals to raise and manage purchase orders.
• Ensure on-time delivery of materials in line with production schedules and sales forecasts.
• Expedite purchase orders and manage supplier performance to maintain supply continuity.
• Lead or support sourcing activities including competitive tenders and cost improvement projects.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Process engineering change requests (ECOs) and support the introduction of new bills of materials and routings within ERP systems.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities, ensuring supply chain readiness and sustainable sourcing.
• Identify supply chain risks, including single-source dependencies, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Support supplier onboarding, development, and transition activities.
• Assist in resolving supplier disputes relating to pricing, delivery, and contractual terms.
• Maintain accurate supply chain data within ERP/MRP systems and support reporting of KPIs and performance metrics.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and ensure adherence to quality and ESG standards.
• Support the maintenance of supply chain risk registers and procurement strategies.

Key skills & experience:

• CIPS membership or equivalent experience within a purchasing or supply chain role.
• Experience working within a manufacturing or technical environment.
• Strong experience using MRP/ERP systems for procurement activities.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage effectively at all levels.
• Strong negotiation skills and the ability to build supplier relationships.
• Good numerical and analytical skills, with strong Excel capability.
• Proactive, organised, and able to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Desirable: Understanding of engineering drawings, manufacturing processes, and global logistics/import-export activities.

How to apply:

Apply now for the Buyer role in Hatfield, Hertfordshire. Send your CV to (url removed) or call Adam on (phone number removed).