Job Title:
Strategic Buyer
Location:
On-Site, Rittal- CSM Ltd, Plymouth. Opportunities for hybrid working.
Salary:
£45,000.00 plus bonus
Contract Type:
Permanent, Full-time
Are you ready to take your career to the next level?
At Rittal-CSM, we believe in driving innovation and excellence. Our clients include some of the world’s leading technology companies’ major players in software, hardware, and cloud computing.
About Us
We specialise in enclosures, climate control systems, power distribution, and IT infrastructure for industrial and IT applications. Our success is built on a diverse and talented workforce.
The Opportunity
As we continue to grow, we are looking for a Strategic Buyer to join our Supply Chain team in Plymouth.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive and commercially minded procurement professional to take ownership of key commodities and make a real impact on cost, quality, and supplier performance.
As a Strategic Buyer, you will lead sourcing and procurement activities for assigned commodities, ensuring optimal supplier performance, cost efficiency, and supply continuity.
You will work closely with internal stakeholders and global teams, playing a key role in both day-to-day operations and new product development.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage direct material commodities and supplier performance
- Negotiate pricing, contracts, and lead times
- Identify and onboard new suppliers where required
- Build and maintain strong supplier relationships
- Support New Product Development (NPD) activities
- Implement supplier risk management strategies, including dual sourcing
- Work collaboratively with Production, Engineering, and Quality teams
Qualifications & Experience
We welcome candidates from all backgrounds. To succeed, you will bring:
- Demonstrable experience in a Buyer or Procurement role
- Confident in negotiation and supplier management
- Commercially aware and solutions-focused
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail
- Comfortable working cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment
- Degree qualified (desirable)
- CIPS Level 4 (or willingness to work towards it)
- Experience using MRP/ERP systems (SAP desirable)
- Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills
What We Value
- Teamwork: Collaborating effectively across diverse teams.
- Training: Commitment to continuous learning and development.
- Communication: Clear and confident communication at all levels.
- Recognition: Respect for diverse perspectives and contributions.
What’s in it for you?
- Opportunity to make a real impact.
- Room for innovation and creativity
- Career growth and development
- Collaborative, supportive environment
- Recognition and rewards
Rewards Package
- We’re offering a salary of £45,000
- A companywide bonus based on attendance, productivity and quality.
- 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) plus holiday purchasing scheme.
- Life insurance 3 x your salary
- Pension contributions matched to 5%
- Access to our Westfield Health provision
- Access to our Smart Spending platform
This is a full-time position, Monday–Friday, 39 hours per week.
Closing Date: Wednesday 8th July 2026
Interview Date: TBC
Rittal-CSM is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Please Note: As part of our commitment to safeguarding and ensuring the safety of our employees, all prospective employees will be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and a sanction list check. These checks are essential to ensure that all candidates meet our stringent safety and compliance standards.
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship, and we can only consider applicants with existing right to work in the UK.
Pay: Up to £45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Free flu jabs
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Application question(s):
- This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship, and we can only consider applicants with existing right to work in the UK.
- Experienced in a Buyer or Procurement role (ideally 2+ years)
Work Location: In person
