?? Wolverhampton | circa. £50,000 DOE Are you a hands-on Senior Buyer ready to make an impact? Our client, a leading manufacturing business operating in the automotive, aerospace, and industrial sectors, is looking for a proactive professional to review, refine, and optimise their purchasing strategy. The role: You'll take ownership of procurement across both the direct and indirect categories. Think raw materials, components and utilities - driving cost-saving initiatives and ensuring a robust, dual-sourced supply chain. Duties include: Reviewing current processes and identifying improvements Supplier profiling - assessing and onboarding the best partners Negotiating smarter deals to cut costs without compromising quality Exploring dual sourcing to de-risk supply chains Collaborating with stakeholders to align procurement with business goals The person: Manufacturing sector experience (automotive, aerospace, industrial preferred) A hands-on, strategic thinker who's not afraid to get stuck in Strong negotiation skills with a cost-conscious mindset Proven ability to improve procurement processes and drive efficiencies CIPS Qualification or similar would be advantageous but not essential This is an opportunity to shape purchasing strategy in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. If you're ready to take the lead, apply today - job reference 9930.