Buyer - Decorative Panels Components Ltd & Decorative Panels Furniture Ltd

Buyer – Procurement

Decorative Panels Components Ltd and Decorative Panels Furniture Ltd are seeking an experienced Buyer to support procurement activities across both businesses.

Salary:
Very attractive salary package commensurate with industry experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Source and procure materials, components, and services in line with company requirements.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure quality, cost‑effectiveness, and reliability of supply.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, lead times, and supply agreements.
• Monitor stock levels and demand forecasts to support production and customer fulfilment.
• Work closely with production, planning, sales, and warehouse teams to ensure smooth supply chain operations.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.
• Monitor supplier performance including delivery, quality, and service levels.
• Resolve supply issues and manage supplier‑related risks proactively.
• Ensure purchasing activities comply with company procedures.
• Maintain accurate purchasing and supplier records.
• Support sustainability and compliance initiatives where required.

Key Skills and Competencies

• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Commercial acumen with a focus on profitability, margin management, and negotiation.
• Ability to analyse data, identify trends, and make strategic decisions.
• Familiarity with supply chain operations and production processes.
• Knowledge of UK/EU timber regulations and sustainable sourcing practices (desirable).

Experience

• Previous experience in a purchasing or buying role within manufacturing, furniture, interiors, or related sectors.
• Knowledge of board materials, hardware, fittings, laminates, or furniture components.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Commercial awareness and ability to manage costs effectively.
• Understanding of manufacturing and production planning environments.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Good IT skills including ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office.

What We Offer

• Very attractive salary package commensurate with industry experience.
• Opportunity to work across two well‑established manufacturing businesses.
• Company pension scheme.
• A dynamic and supportive work environment within a market‑leading business.

Shifts:

36 hour working week (Friday to Sunday between 6am to 6pm).

Positions available:
Saw Operators, Edgebander Operators and Router Operators.

Responsibilities

• To competently operate woodworking machinery to produce panels that meet specification and quality standards.
• Ensure panel paperwork is completed correctly throughout processing.
• To communicate effectively with other operators to ensure production targets are met.
• To identify quality issues and defects to prevent further defective products being produced.
• To comply with the company quality policy and ISO 9001 standards.
• To comply with the company health and safety policy.

Personal Attributes

• Experience in operation of Saws, Edgebanders or Routers (we have a mixture of Biesse, Homag & SCM machines).
• Experience in robotic handling devices (training can be provided).
• Organised and planned approach to work.
• Commitment to health, safety and quality standards.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Can work as part of a team or independently.
• Ability to work accurately to tight deadlines.
• Problem solving attitude.
• Pay: £13.05 - £15.42 per hour based on demonstrable competence.
• Daily 45 minute paid meal break.
• 19 days of annual holiday.
• Modern production facility.
• Friendly and supportive working environment.
• Opportunities for training and progression.
• Free parking.
• Uniform and PPE provided.
• Near to local amenities and bus routes.

Shifts:

48 hour working week (Monday to Thursday between 6am to 6pm).

Positions available:
Saw Operators, Edgebander Operators and Router Operators.

Responsibilities

• To competently operate woodworking machinery to produce panels that meet specification and quality standards.
• Ensure panel paperwork is completed correctly throughout processing.
• To communicate effectively…