Buyer

Buyer

£35,000 to £40,000

Permanent/Full time

Staffordshire

We are working with a well-established and growing business to recruit an experienced Buyer to join its procurement team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded procurement professional with experience in contract purchasing, project procurement and supplier management. You will play a key role in ensuring materials, products and services are sourced competitively, delivered on time and aligned with project requirements.

Why should I apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established manufacturing business with an exciting portfolio of retail projects and customers. You will have the opportunity to take ownership of procurement activities, build strategic supplier relationships and play an important role in supporting the delivery of bespoke manufacturing projects.

Key Responsibilities

Working closely with internal teams across purchasing, production, engineering and project management, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth delivery of customer projects.

• Managing purchasing activities for customer contracts and manufacturing projects.
• Sourcing materials, components and products required for production.
• Negotiating pricing, commercial terms and delivery schedules with suppliers.
• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with UK and overseas suppliers.
• Reviewing supplier quotations and identifying opportunities for cost savings.
• Monitoring stock levels, material availability and supplier lead times.
• Working closely with production and project teams to ensure purchasing requirements are met.
• Managing purchase orders and ensuring accurate procurement records.
• Identifying and resolving supply chain issues that could impact production or project deadlines.
• Supporting continuous improvement across procurement processes and supplier performance.

About You

• Previous experience in a purchasing or buying role within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills, with advanced Microsoft Excel skills and the ability to analyse data, review costs, produce reports and identify opportunities for procurement savings.
• Willingness to travel and visit suppliers as required to build relationships, review capabilities and assess supplier performance.
• Strong supplier negotiation and relationship management skills.
• Commercially aware with a focus on cost, quality and delivery.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Confident working cross-functionally with production, engineering and project teams.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.

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