Category Buyer - Engineering and Services

Category Buyer - Engineering and Services Flintshire Salary Circa £45k About the Role We’re looking for a proactive and commercially minded Supply Chain Buyer to join our growing operations team. You’ll play a key role in ensuring the smooth flow of materials, products, and services across our supply chain — balancing cost, quality, and reliability to keep our business moving. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys building strong supplier relationships, and loves solving problems before they become bottlenecks. What You’ll Be Doing * Managing the end-to-end purchasing process for assigned categories * Sourcing, evaluating, and negotiating with suppliers to secure the best value * Monitoring supplier performance and resolving issues quickly and effectively * Analysing demand forecasts and stock levels to maintain optimal inventory * Raising purchase orders and ensuring accurate documentation * Working closely with production, logistics, and finance teams to support operational needs * Identifying opportunities to reduce costs, improve lead times, and strengthen supply resilience * Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain What We’re Looking For * Experience in a Buyer, Procurement, or Supply Chain role * Strong negotiation and supplier management skills * Confident working with data, forecasts, and ERP/MRP systems * Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities * A proactive mindset with the ability to prioritise and solve problems * Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy * CIPS qualification (or working towards it) is a bonus, not a requirement What’s in It for You * A supportive, collaborative team environment * Opportunities for professional development and progression * Competitive salary and benefits package * The chance to make a real impact in a business that values continuous improvement If you want, I can also create variations — more formal, more energetic, more concise, or tailored to a specific industry (manufacturing, FMCG, engineering, logistics, etc.). Just tell me the style you prefer. Start People are the acting agency for this role