Buyer – Procurement Specialist (Manufacturing)

About the role

Our client is looking for an experienced Buyer to ensure a continuous supply of raw materials and components for manufacturing operations. The role involves sourcing, negotiating, and managing suppliers while supporting new product introductions and supply‑chain resilience.

Key responsibilities

• Source and procure raw materials and components from approved global suppliers in line with purchasing policies and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain supply continuity through planning, supplier management and proactive risk mitigation.
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, minimum order quantities and delivery schedules to achieve best value.
• Develop alternative and secondary sourcing options to reduce supply‑chain risk.
• Manage inventory levels to support production while balancing working‑capital objectives.
• Review MRP and forecasting data, taking action to prevent stock shortages or excess inventory.
• Maintain accurate supplier and material master data.
• Coordinate inbound logistics with freight partners and manage supply risks.
• Support New Product Introduction activities by ensuring timely material availability.
• Monitor supplier performance via KPIs and implement corrective actions.
• Drive supplier development initiatives to improve quality, service, lead times and cost efficiency.
• Handle purchasing‑related deviations, change controls, investigations and CAPAs according to the quality management system.

Required profile

• Proven experience as a Buyer in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, highly regulated setting.
• Strong collaboration skills with Operations, Quality, Technical, Regulatory and Project teams.

Required skills

• Experience with MRP systems and forecasting data.
• Supplier master data management.
• Knowledge of CAPA processes within a quality management framework.