Winberry | Permanent recruitment in Newport | Fixed-term hiring across Cardiff | UK-wide staffing solutions from Bristol

Role overview:

Winberry are delighted to be exclusively partnering with a specialist engineering business based in Cwmbran. Our client delivers innovative solutions that help customers save time, energy, natural resources, and cost while improving overall efficiency.

Due to growth and increased productivity within the team, we are seeking a Buyer to support procurement activities and play a key role in ensuring the smooth and effective running of operations. This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation and make a real impact.

As a Buyer within the procurement team, you will support the processing of requisitions, purchase orders, and invoice matching for the production and stores facility. Working closely with the Supply Chain Manager and internal stakeholders, you will help ensure timely, cost-effective sourcing of goods and services while maintaining supply continuity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process purchase requisitions, raise POs, and manage order confirmations.
• Match invoices to POs and resolve supplier/internal discrepancies.
• Liaise with suppliers to secure on-time deliveries and resolve supply issues.
• Maintain accurate procurement records in the purchasing system.
• Support stock replenishment and expedite critical components.
• Collaborate with production, stores, and logistics teams.
• Assist with supplier evaluation and onboarding.
• Monitor market trends and pricing.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of procurement processes.

What you’ll bring to the role:

• Procurement or purchasing experience, ideally in manufacturing/engineering.
• Strong background in requisition, PO, and invoice processing.
• Good Excel skills and experience with purchasing systems (SAP, Oracle, Dynamics, etc.).
• Flexible, adaptable, and able to work both remotely and on-site.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Knowledge of logistics or supply chain coordination.
• Understanding of electronics, batteries, mouldings, or mechanical products.
• Experience in supplier onboarding and compliance.