BuyerLocation: Rogerstone, NewportContract Type: Full-time PermanentHours: Monday - Friday, 37.5 hours per week About the Role We are seeking a proactive and commercially driven Buyer to join a growing manufacturing environment supporting high-reliability industries such as aerospace, defence, industrial automation, and medical technology. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in ensuring the efficient procurement of materials and services, maintaining strong supplier relationships, and driving cost-effective purchasing strategies in a fast-paced, technically advanced setting. Key Responsibilities Manage and develop supplier relationships, including sourcing, selection, and performance monitoring Negotiate pricing, contracts, and payment terms to achieve best value Analyse and report on supplier price changes and market trends Conduct market research and commodity analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities Ensure procurement aligns with production schedules and supplier lead times Identify supply risks and proactively implement solutions Source alternative suppliers, materials, and services to improve efficiency and reduce costs Manage rejected materials and ensure appropriate credit recovery Minimise risk related to minimum order quantities (MOQs) and price fluctuations Collaborate cross-functionally to support demand planning and operational needs Support continuous improvement initiatives within purchasing activities Ensure compliance with comp