Buyer, Business

Buyer - Eastleigh - Full time hours working in the office 4 days a week and 1 day from home

£30,000-£31,000 + bonus

We are looking for a highly organised and detail‑driven Buyer to join a growing purchasing team within a global thriving organisation. In this role, you'll take ownership of planning and buying products, managing supplier orders, keeping inventory on track, and securing competitive pricing. You'll work closely with other Buyers, Product Managers, and the sales team to keep operations running smoothly and ensure great service to suppliers and customers.

Buyer duties include:

Managing purchasing for assigned product lines
Monitoring orders from placement to delivery
Ensuring inventory levels are accurate and well‑maintained
Negotiating pricing and terms with suppliers
Updating and maintaining purchasing and pricing data in internal systems
Checking and acknowledging supplier order confirmations
Expediting any delayed orders to keep stock flowing
Providing admin support to sales for customer accounts

Experience and skills required

Strong data entry skills with excellent accuracy
Experience using ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, AS400, People Soft or similar)
Background in manufacturing or working with Bills of Materials (preferred)
Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with large data sets
Strong communication skills with the ability to present information clearly
Solid numerical skills and the ability to follow written or verbal instructions

Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.

Tate is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Tate is committed to promoting equal opportunities. To ensure that every candidate has the best experience with us, we encourage you to let us know if there are any adjustments we can make during the application or interview process. Your comfort and accessibility are our priority, and we are here to support you every step of the way. Additionally, we value and respect your individuality, and we invite you to share your preferred pronouns in your application