Let’s shape the future of British manufacturing together Why Choose Bridgnorth Aluminium Bridgnorth Aluminium is an aluminium rolling company with a strong commitment to excellence in manufacturing high quality products. We believe in building the future together. At Bridgnorth Aluminium, your skills, ideas, and passion will help us drive innovation and deliver excellence across the industry. Purpose of the role Responsible for the nonmetal sourcing and procurement for the business. The role involves negotiating with suppliers, ensuring quality, cost effectiveness and maintaining positive vendor relationships. Duties Sourcing and Procurement Identify and evaluate suppliers to ensure quality and reliability Negotiate contracts, terms and prices with suppliers Provide commercial support to the Contract manager Manage the purchasing process and place purchase orders Vendor Relationship Management Build and maintain relationships with suppliers to ensure optimal performance Address any issues with vendors Monitor and evaluate vendor performance Collaboration Liaise and work closely with other departments (e.g. Maintenance, Operations) to ensure all requirements are met and that all purchases align with the business needs Compliance Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures in purchasing activities Ensure vendor compliance to accreditation certifications Qualifications Essential to the role 5 GCSEs Grade A-C – English Language and Maths essential Proven experience as a Buyer Strong negotiation and communication skills Proficiency in procurement software and Microsoft Office Suite Skills Excellent communication skills Negotiation and conflict resolution Decision making skills Able to prioritise and work under minimal supervision Ability to liaise directly with a diverse range of stakeholders and build good relationships To be able to work in a team and independently To be able to manage your time and workload efficiently To be able to cope with a demanding fast paced environment under pressure from deadlines Working Hours: Monday to Friday 36.25 hour week - Flexitime Benefits Package: Annual Bonus Pension matched up to 7% 4 x Annual Salary Life Assurance Health Cash Plan Cycle to Work, Technology & Car scheme Wellbeing Support Long Service Recognition