Buyer - 6 Month Contract

Rotork1

Bath, England, United Kingdom contract

Posted: April 20, 2026

Quick Summary

A buyer needs to manage day-to-day supplier performance for delivery, quality, and responsiveness across our supply chain. The ideal candidate should be proactive, have excellent communication skills, and be able to analyze MRP/DDMRP alerts and issue management purchase orders. Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail are also essential for this role.

Job Description

Are you a proactive problem-solver with a passion for supplier performance and supply chain reliability? We’re looking for a dynamic Buyer to join our team on a Fixed Term Contract basis to take ownership of supplier relationships, ensure material availability, and support continuous improvement across our supply chain.

What you’ll do:

• Manage day-to-day supplier performance for delivery, quality, and responsiveness that builds strong supplier relationships and communication.
• Action daily MRP/DDMRP alerts to issue and management purchase orders.
• Maintain accurate ERP/DDMRP data and resolve orderbook mismatches fast
• Collaborate cross-functionally to support engineering changes, NPIs, and sourcing
• Drive cost-down initiatives and supplier improvement projects
• Identify and mitigate supply risks using data-driven insights
• What you bring:

• Strong supplier management and negotiation skills
• ERP/DDMRP experience and a detail-driven mindset
• A collaborative approach and a passion for continuous improvement

Essential

• 3+ years buying experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with either precision-machined components, castings, or electronics
• Negotiation skills with proven track record
• ERP system proficiency, including parameter management (DDMRP preferred)
• Ability to read BOMs, specifications, and basic interpretation of engineering drawings
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Products

Desirable

• CIPS qualification, engineering, or business-related degree
• Knowledge of lean supply methods (Kanban, vendor-managed inventory, etc.)

Personal Specification

• Assertive, accountable, and proactive problem solver
• Strong relationship-builder with suppliers and internal teams
• Excellent communication skills, able to share both progress and risks clearly
• Highly organised with strong follow-up and prioritisation skills
• Resilient in a fast-paced environment, maintaining professionalism under pressure
• Continuous improvement mindset who seeks better ways of working

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