Operations Buyer

JL Allen Services, Inc.; Bridgend; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading services provider in Bridgend seeks an Operations Buyer to manage procurement activities. Responsibilities include raising purchase orders, analyzing stock, negotiating prices, and developing supplier relationships. Ideal candidates will have 3+ years in Supply Chain, strong negotiation skills, and proficiency in ERP systems. Full-time role with a salary of £30,000 to £33,000 per annum.

Benefits

Pension Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Life Assurance

Company Sick Pay

Corporate Eyecare vouchers

Health Cash Plan

Qualifications

• 3+ years in Supply Chain is preferred.
• Proven supplier negotiation experience.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Raise purchase orders ensuring consistent KPIs are met.
• Analyse stock usage for resource decisions.
• Negotiate best prices with suppliers.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Relationship management

Numeracy skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Supply Chain experience (+3 years)

MCIPS qualification or working towards

Tools

Syspro

ERP systems

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

£30,000 to £33,000 per annum (dependent on qualifications and experience)

Location: Bridgend, South Wales

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 36 per week, full time

Benefits

• Pension Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Company Sick Pay
• Corporate Eyecare vouchers
• Health Cash Plan

About Us

IrvinGQ is a world‑leading supplier of parachutes, aerial delivery systems and naval decoys to customers around the world. We create innovative products that our customers know they can rely on in highly challenging conditions where there are no second chances. Our systems must work right the first time, every time. If you want to be part of a collaborative and supportive team that helps customers achieve their goals through great engineering that stands out from the crowd, we want to hear from you.

About The Role

As the Operations Buyer in the Procurement team, you will report directly into the Senior Buyer. You will work individually and as part of a team, embracing a strong will to succeed. You will lead day‑to‑day activities for all procurement and estimating requirements within the Operations function, ensuring all materials and services are delivered on time, to quality and in full to meet MRP demand.

Operations Buyer Responsibilities

• Raise purchase orders for goods, materials and services in line with MRP and non‑stock business demand, ensuring consistent Quality, On Time In Full and Cost Performance KPIs are met
• Analyse stock usage to inform resourcing and stock holding decisions that meet business needs
• Work proactively within the MRP system, using reports and supplier information to provide effective visibility of any supply issues
• Collaborate with team members to ensure costings are completed and returned to support the sales function demand
• Generate quotations, including material costs, suppliers, MOQs, MOVs and lead times
• Negotiate best price with suppliers
• Ensure product quotes are accurate and all details are provided in full to Sales in the Cost Request return
• Proactively manage individual productivity initiatives while achieving all annualised productivity targets to support FY plans
• Develop supplier relationships and ensure supplier KPIs are achieved, maximising value and reducing supply chain risk
• Manage supplier, product and process obsolescence and conduct reviews at suppliers both in the UK and overseas

Operations Buyer Requirements

• Self‑motivated with the ability to work individually and as part of a team
• Proven background of developing strong relationships with suppliers to achieve optimum results
• Determined character, ability to achieve objectives and a results‑oriented approach
• High standard of numeracy skills
• Proactive approach to problem solving

Qualifications / Experience

• Supply Chain experience (preferably +3 years)
• MCIPS qualified or working towards desired
• Working knowledge of Syspro – desired
• Experience in negotiating with suppliers
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment
• Excellent communication/interpersonal skills
• Excellent working knowledge of ERP systems
• IT literate with excellent knowledge of Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Optional experience in roles such as Procurement Officer, Purchasing Specialist, Supply Chain Buyer, Strategic Buyer, Procurement Coordinator, Operations Procurement Analyst, Materials Planner, Buyer / Senior Buyer, Purchasing Analyst, Supply Chain Coordinator, Procurement Executive, Category Buyer, Sourcing Specialist, Procurement Administrator, Inventory Buyer

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