We’re looking for a Strategic Buyer / Procurement Specialist to join our leading client based near Redditch where you’ll play a key role in driving cost savings, enhancing supplier performance, and ensuring supply chain resilience.
The successful candidate will have a demonstrable background working within a strategic purchasing function within an engineering based environment with a strong good working knowledge of SAP.
This role will be based in Redditch but will require some travel to meet with Suppliers therefore a willingness to travel as needed is a must.
🔍 What You’ll Be Doing
As a Procurement Specialist, you’ll:
* Lead and coordinate strategic cost reduction initiatives
* Negotiate with suppliers to deliver Price Purchase Variance (PPV) and Net Working Capital (NWC) improvements
* Collaborate with operations to mitigate supply chain risks
* Improve supplier performance across quality, delivery, and cost
* Analyse procurement data to uncover improvement opportunities
* Support inventory management to meet company targets
🎯 What We’re Looking For
* Procurement experience in a manufacturing environment is essential
* Experience with OEM or in the automotive industry is a plus
* Degree-level qualification or equivalent preferred
* CIPS or equivalent supply chain certification preferred
* A valid UK driving licence
🧠 Key Skills & Attributes
* Strong understanding of manufacturing, quality control, and planning
* Proficient in ERP/MRP systems (ideally SAP) and Excel for data analysis
* Able to read engineering drawings and understand technical specifications
* A confident communicator and skilled negotiator
* Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure
* Organised, proactive, and capable of juggling multiple priorities
* Team player with a customer-first mindset and a drive for continuous improvement
✈️ Work & Travel
* Site-based role in Redditch
* Occasional overseas travel – less than 25%
🎁 What You’ll Get
* 🏖 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays (plus option to buy 5 extra days)
* 💰 7% employer pension contribution
* 🩺 Westfield Health cash plan
* ⚰️ 4x salary life insurance
* 🚴♂️ Cycle to Work scheme (post-probation)
* 🚗 Electric car scheme (after 1 year)
* 10% of salary in shares after 1 year
* 🛍 Costco Gold membership
* 🤝 Employee Assistance Program
* 👶 Enhanced maternity & paternity leave policies