Buyer - Manufacturing Location: Greater Derby Area Salary: Up to £32,500 bonus Working Hours: 37 hours per week | Hybrid working | Early finish on Friday Are you an experienced Purchasing professional looking for a fresh challenge? W Talent are delighted to be working with a global manufacturing leader based in the heart of Derbyshire, seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Buyer to join their team. This role offers the chance to drive supplier performance, optimise purchasing processes, and work within a dynamic engineering environment. Key Responsibilities: Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to ensure quality and performance standards are met Negotiate pricing, resolve supplier OTIF issues, and manage invoice and pricing variances Maintain and update purchasing data, including pricing, purchase orders, and master data Work closely with Planning and Buying teams to manage engineering changes, support new product introductions, and ensure accurate purchasing records What We're Looking For: Experience: A proven track record at Purchasing Assistant or above within a manufacturing setting (essential) Skills: Strong negotiation and communication abilities, with the confidence to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels Systems: Proficiency in Microsoft Office (particularly Excel) with a keen eye for data analysis; SAP experience is a plus Education: GCSE Maths (A-C) is required What's on Offer? This opportunity comes with a competitive benefits package, including: Financial support for CIPS after 12 months Hybrid working options 25 days holiday bank holidays Bonus scheme Generous pension contributions Death in Service (DIS) & Permanent Health Insurance (PHI) Family-friendly policies If you're looking to take the next step in your career and can commute to the greater Derby area, we'd love to hear from you Please note: Applicants must have full Right to Work in the UK at the time of application, as our client cannot provide sponsorship now or in the future.