Supply Chain Buyer

Ref: AS4219634

Manchester, England

£45,000

• Permanent
• Procurement And Purchasing
• Supplier Performance Improvement
• Inventory And Logistics Coordination

About the candidate

A motivated procurement and supply chain professional with hands-on experience across manufacturing, retail and distribution environments. They bring a practical, detail-focused approach to purchasing, supplier coordination, inventory management and day-to-day operational support.

Confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, they are comfortable tracking performance, improving reporting and working closely with suppliers and internal teams. They are now looking for a permanent opportunity where they can add value, build strong relationships and support efficient supply chain operations.

What makes them great?

• Improved supplier delivery performance: Helped streamline supplier performance measures, contributing to a 20% improvement in on-time deliveries.
• Reduced operational costs: Supported purchasing strategy improvements that delivered a 15% reduction in operational costs across a financial year.
• Enhanced order accuracy and lead times: Implemented tracking improvements that reduced lead times by 10% and supported better customer satisfaction.

Areas of expertise

• Procurement & purchasing: Experienced in managing supplier orders, raw materials, components and purchasing administration to support smooth operational delivery.
• Supplier performance: Skilled in monitoring supplier activity, improving communication and using performance metrics to drive better service levels.
• Inventory & logistics coordination: Practical experience supporting stock accuracy, order tracking, lead time reduction and cross-functional supply chain communication.