Procurement Buyer

We are looking for a proactive Procurement/Buyer on a 12-month fixed-term contract to work with a growing manufacturing business in Kineton. This is a hands-on, varied role where you’ll be right at the heart of keeping production running smoothly – from placing purchase orders to working closely with suppliers and managing stock.

What you’ll be doing

• Placing purchase orders and tracking deliveries

• Liaising with suppliers to resolve lead-time issues and improve supply performance

• Conducting basic inbound quality checks and managing non-conformance reports

• Booking in parts, managing stock levels, and kitting to BOM/drawings for production and spares

• Coordinating with accounts and organising ex-works shipments

• Transporting materials between suppliers and our base when needed

• Monitoring material KPIs and generating demand plans

• Identifying and delivering supplier cost-saving opportunities

What we’re looking for

• Strong Excel skills, including formulae and pivot tables (used for MRP reporting)

• Familiarity with MRP systems

• Experience in mechanical, electrical, or electronic component procurement

• Comfortable buying bespoke parts and working in a varied role

• Diligent, resourceful, and solutions-driven

• Excellent relationship-building skills with suppliers

• Happy to be on site the majority of the time, including receiving deliveries

• Understanding of engineering change control processes

Desirable (but not essential)

• Experience with contract manufacturers

• Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics and/or implementing new MRP systems

• Negotiating and setting up supply agreements

• Supplier sourcing experience