A Buyer is sought to join a growing supply chain team in Hatfield, Hertfordshire, contributing to the procurement of materials, goods, and services while supporting supplier performance, inventory management, and supply chain risk mitigation. The Buyer, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, will be expected to develop your understanding in the field, learning from peers and senior procurement professionals in technical areas and industry best practices. This may include MRP-driven purchasing, supplier relationship management, new product introduction (NPI) support, engineering change processes, and continuous improvement within a manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include:Manage a portfolio of suppliers, interpreting MRP signals to raise and manage purchase orders.Ensure on-time delivery of materials in line with production schedules and sales forecasts.Expedite purchase orders and manage supplier performance to maintain supply continuity.Lead or support sourcing activities including competitive tenders and cost improvement projects.Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.Process engineering change requests (ECOs) and support the introduction of new bills of materials and routings within ERP systems.Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities, ensuring supply chain readiness and sustainable sourcing.Identify supply chain risks, including single-source dependencies, and implement mitigation strategies.Support supplier onboa