Buyer

Northgate Vehicle Hire Careers; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading vehicle hire company in Leamington Spa is seeking a skilled Buyer / Procurement Specialist to lead procurement activities and manage supplier relationships. The ideal candidate has over 3 years of experience in procurement and strong negotiation skills. This hands-on role offers a competitive salary of up to £40,000 and the opportunity to contribute significantly to the company's success.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a procurement role.
• Knowledge of MRP systems and supply chain processes.
• Experience working with UK and international suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Lead on procurement activity, ensuring smooth material flow into the business.
• Develop cost reduction opportunities and supplier development plans.
• Manage supplier relationships strategically.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Contract management

Supplier management

Tools

MRP systems

Job description

Overview

Location: Leamington Spa, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Ref#: 146940

Salary: up to £40,000

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Are you a proactive and driven procurement professional with the ability to take ownership of the full procurement cycle? We’re looking for a skilled Buyer / Procurement Specialist to join our team and play a key role in ensuring effective supplier management, cost control, and material flow across our business.

This is a hands-on role where you’ll be trusted to lead end-to-end procurement activity, resolve challenges with initiative, and make a real impact in a fast-paced environment.

AGA Rangemaster, Leamington Spa — 39 hours per week - Monday to Thursday 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. and Friday 7:30 a.m. - 12.30 noon

What You’ll Do

• Lead on procurement activity, ensuring smooth material flow into the business
• Develop cost reduction opportunities and supplier development plans
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) projects
• Review contracts, create SLA agreements, and drive supplier performance against KPIs
• Manage supplier relationships strategically, identifying opportunities for innovation and improvement
• Manage material flow and stockholding, reducing obsolescence and improving efficiency
• Resolve invoice queries and maintain accurate pricing in systems
• Oversee supplier schedules and material management agreements
• Reduce stockholding, limit obsolete inventory, and collaborate with production teams on supply challenges

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a procurement role
• Knowledge of MRP systems and supply chain processes
• Experience working with UK and international suppliers
• Strong negotiation, contract management, and analytical skills
• Background in manufacturing or logistics/supply chain
• Full UK driving licence – UK and some European travel involved
• Must have the right to work in the UK without the need for sponsorship now or in the future

Desirable:

• MCIPS qualified/working towards
• Knowledge of commodities such as wire harnesses, cast iron, aluminium die casting, and injection moulding

Why Join Us?

This is a great time to join Aga Rangemaster, a company with a strong heritage and the platform to grow and continue to be Europe\'s No.1 range cooker manufacturer for years to come. You\'ll be part of a supportive, forward-thinking team where you’ll have the autonomy to lead, influence, and contribute to our success.

If you’re an organised professional with excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong supplier relationships, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply Now – Join AGA Rangemaster and help deliver the extraordinary!