Purchasing

About the role

We are looking for a proactive Junior Buyer to join our small procurement team at Trelleborg Sealing Solutions, Tewkesbury. Reporting to the Strategic Buyer, you’ll play a key part in ensuring the smooth operation of our manufacturing facility by placing, processing and expediting purchase orders across a range of materials and services.

This is a hands-on role with real variety — ideal for someone who enjoys building strong supplier relationships, keeping things moving at pace, and improving how purchasing is done day-to-day. 

Working Hours: 

Monday to Thursday - 8am - 4:30pm

Friday - 8am - 1pm

Key responsibilities

As our Buyer, you will:

• Place, process and expedite purchase orders to support production continuity and site operations. 
• Support key departmental KPIs including on-time delivery, cost control, and quality standards.
• Work closely with the Strategic Buyer on day-to-day procurement priorities and problem-solving.
• Maintain accurate supplier and vendor records, ensuring data is up to date and reliable.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, including supplier visits and performance (KPI) feedback.
• Support formal RFQs and contribute to cost saving and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Run routine RFQs to support budget targets and ongoing cost control.
• Negotiate with suppliers to achieve best value across price, lead time, and delivery performance.
• Ensure suppliers comply with the Trelleborg Code of Conduct and sustainability expectations.

Skills & behaviours

• Strong numerical and analytical skills — confident working with data, spotting trends and reporting.
• Solid IT capability (especially Excel and Word) and familiarity with MRP / purchasing systems.
• Confident, positive communicator who can work effectively with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Organised, proactive and able to manage multiple priorities in a busy manufacturing environment.

Experience

• Procurement and/or administration experience (ideally within a manufacturing setting).
• CIPS Level 3 or desire to undertake CIPS qualifications

Why join Trelleborg Sealing Solutions?

You’ll be joining a global business where procurement plays a critical role in supporting manufacturing performance and customer delivery. In this role you’ll gain exposure to supplier management, operational purchasing, RFQs, negotiation, and continuous improvement — with support from an experienced team.

• Participation in Supply Review  

• Efficiently manage the purchase order process, from creation to fulfillment, ensuring timely delivery of raw materials to meet production needs. 

• Ensure the purchased raw materials meet quality standards and collaborate with suppliers to address any quality issues promptly. 

• Negotiate with suppliers to secure favorable pricing, terms, and conditions. 

• Monitor and optimize inventory levels, ensuring that stock levels align with production schedules and customer demand while minimizing excess or obsolete inventory. 

• Adhere to all relevant regulations and standards governing the procurement of raw materials, ensuring compliance with legal and industry requirements. 

• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, monitoring performance, and addressing any issues or discrepancies. 

• Identify and assess risks with the supply chain, developing and implementing strategies to mitigate disruptions such as supply shortages or transportation delays. 

• Promote and adhere to ethical sourcing practices, considering sustainability, social responsibility, and environmental impact in procurement decisions.
• Utilize analytical tools and software to analyze and interpret data related to inventory levels, procurement, production, and distribution.