Strategic Buyer

Strategic Sourcing Buyer Bristol (Hybrid) Up to £48,000 + Excellent Benefits Permanent BMR Solutions Ltd are working in partnership with a global advanced engineering and manufacturing business to recruit a Strategic Sourcing Buyer for a permanent hybrid opportunity based in Bristol. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high-growth, technology-led manufacturing environment where procurement plays a critical role in driving supply chain resilience, supplier performance, cost reduction, and operational success. You’ll take ownership of strategic sourcing activities across key commodity areas, developing high-performing supplier networks, securing long-term supply continuity, and delivering measurable commercial improvements within a complex engineering environment. What You’ll Be Doing * Develop and deliver strategic sourcing and category management plans * Build, manage, and optimise a robust supplier portfolio * Negotiate and implement long-term supplier agreements including BSA and LoW arrangements * Drive supplier performance, cost reduction, and continuous improvement initiatives * Strengthen supply chain resilience and develop business continuity plans for critical suppliers and components * Secure supplier capacity through proactive planning and supplier engagement * Work closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Production, and Customer Service teams * Support early supplier involvement in new technology and product development projects * Ensure supplier compliance across quality, environmental, ethical, and governance standards * Deliver the best sustainable total cost while maintaining quality and supply performance What We’re Looking For * Degree qualified in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or similar * CIPS Level 4 qualified * Minimum 10 years procurement experience within manufacturing or engineering * Strong background in strategic sourcing or category management * Commercially astute with strong negotiation and supplier management skills * Experience with cost analysis and supply market intelligence * Able to read and understand technical drawings * Strong communication and stakeholder management skills * Experience working within fast-paced technical or manufacturing environments Why Apply? * Up to £48,000 salary * Hybrid working model * Long-term career development within a global engineering business * High-technology manufacturing environment * Collaborative and innovative culture * Excellent benefits package * Opportunity to make a genuine impact across strategic procurement and supply chain operations This vacancy is being advertised by BMR Solutions Ltd, acting as a recruitment agency on behalf of our client. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion BMR Solutions Ltd and our client are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation