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