International Sourcing Buyer - Glynllan - Coppice Alupack Ltd

    Coppice Alupack Ltd
    Coppice Alupack Ltd Glynllan

    4 days ago

    Full time
    Description
    International Sourcing Buyer

    Location:
    Bridgend (CF35 6EQ)

    Salary:
    £50,000k per annum, DOE + Benefits Package

    Contract:
    Full-Time | Permanent

    Drive Global Sourcing. Deliver Commercial Value. Strengthen Supply Continuity.

    We're looking for an experienced International Sourcing Buyer to join our Supply Chain team, taking ownership of factored goods sourcing across international (Far & Near Shore) and domestic markets.

    This is a commercially focused role where you will drive quality, service, cost control and supply continuity — ensuring the business secures best value while maintaining technical compliance and strong working capital discipline.

    Reporting to the Procurement Manager, you will also work closely with the Group Supply Chain Director and Commercial teams, playing a visible role in shaping supplier strategy and sourcing performance.

    The Role

    As International Sourcing Buyer, you will:

    • Manage and coordinate sourcing of factored goods across global supply markets
    • Research, analyse and forecast buying trends, commodity movements and supply risks
    • Identify new suppliers, markets and manufacturing processes (with a strong sustainability focus)
    • Lead supplier negotiations covering price, delivery schedules, contract terms and exclusivity agreements
    • Drive cost savings initiatives and continuous improvement
    • Monitor and analyse PPV, forward pricing and cost-of-goods trends
    • Own and deliver budgets within your designated spend areas
    • Ensure technical compliance and adherence to relevant legislation
    • Oversee inbound visibility and stock control across Asia-based supply chains
    • Support tendering and contract renewal processes
    • Work cross-functionally to align sourcing activity with operational and commercial requirements
    • You will apply Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) principles to improve supplier performance while maintaining professional, consistent partnerships.
    Key Responsibilities


    • Purchase goods in line with cost, quality and delivery targets
    • Protect continuity of supply and mitigate risk
    • Support inventory planning and demand forecasting
    • Resolve supplier-related issues including pricing, quality and invoice discrepancies
    • Contribute to a culture of innovation and total cost of ownership thinking
    • Support new business implementation and product introduction initiatives
    What We're Looking For
    Essential Experience


    • Strong procurement experience, ideally within a trading or factored goods environment
    • Proven commercial acumen and negotiation capability
    • Experience working with international supply chains (Far/Near Shore)
    • Strong analytical skills with the ability to use data to drive decisions
    • Ability to influence stakeholders across senior leadership and cross-functional teams
    • High attention to detail and accuracy
    • Strong IT literacy (Microsoft Office and stock management systems)
    • Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills
    Desirable Experience


    • Budget ownership and financial forecasting
    • Inventory planning and MPS/MRP exposure
    • Project management experience
    • International freight processing knowledge
    About You

    You are:

    • Commercially astute and outcomes-focused
    • Structured and analytical in your approach
    • Confident negotiating at senior supplier level
    • Proactive in identifying cost and supply risk
    • Comfortable working across Procurement, Finance, Planning and Commercial teams
    Why Join Coppice

    This is a high-impact sourcing role offering:

    • Exposure to global supply markets
    • Cross-functional visibility
    • Budget ownership and commercial accountability
    • Opportunity to drive sustainability and supplier innovation
    A collaborative, performance-focused supply chain environment

    If you're ready to take ownership of international sourcing strategy while driving value and continuity across the business, we'd love to hear from you.

    No agencies please
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