Buyer Hybrid

Due to sustained and continued growth, our Client are seeking to recruit an experienced Buyer to join their team. Applicants should have a minimum of 5 years experience in a Buyer / Purchasing role within a high volume manufacturing environment, and will thrive within a busy and challenging environment. Role Summary The Buyer will be responsible for purchasing materials, components and services to support day-to-day manufacturing operations, ensuring the right products are available at the right time, quality and cost.

Working closely with Production, Engineering, Quality, Finance and suppliers, the role will help maintain a reliable supply chain while identifying opportunities to improve costs, supplier performance and purchasing processes. The successful candidate will have purchasing experience within a manufacturing or production environment, strong commercial awareness and excellent attention to detail.

Experience of supplier negotiation, material planning, stock management and ERP purchasing systems is highly desirable.

Main Responsibilities:

Source and purchase goods, materials, and services in line with business requirements, budgets, and agreed specifications. Raise, issue, and manage purchase orders accurately and in a timely manner. Obtain and evaluate supplier quotations, comparing price, quality, lead time, availability, and service levels. Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, payment terms, and service agreements to secure best value for the business. Liaise with suppliers to confirm orders, manage delivery schedules, and resolve issues relating to price, quality, shortages, or delays.

Monitor outstanding purchase orders and expedite delayed or incomplete deliveries to minimise disruption to operations. Maintain accurate purchasing records, supplier data, pricing information, and procurement documentation. Work closely with internal departments to understand requirements, forecast demand, and support effective stock availability. Assist with inventory and stock control by reviewing stock levels, replenishment needs, and slow-moving or obsolete items. Support supplier performance monitoring, including delivery reliability, quality performance, responsiveness, and cost competitiveness.

Identify opportunities for cost savings, process improvements, supplier consolidation, and improved purchasing efficiency. Ensure all purchasing activity complies with company policies, procurement procedures, approval processes, and budget controls. Support spend analysis, reporting, contract administration, and other procurement activities as required. Build and maintain positive working relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders

The Person -Essential:
Minimum 5 years' experience in a Buyer / Purchasing role within a high-volume manufacturing environment. Strong commercial awareness with the ability to compare supplier options and identify best value. Good negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills. Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines. High level of attention to detail and accuracy when processing orders, reviewing pricing, and maintaining records.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, with the ability to work confidently with purchasing data and reports. Ability to work collaboratively with suppliers, internal departments, and wider procurement teams. Problem-solving skills with the ability to respond effectively to supplier issues, delivery delays, and changing business priorities. Understanding of purchasing procedures, supplier management, stock control, and cost control principles.

The Person -Desirable:

Experience with in data centre, electrical, electronics, mechanical, metal fabrication, construction or related manufacturing sectors. Experience purchasing electrical, mechanical, fabricated or engineered components. Knowledge of international sourcing and global supply chains.

Experience with supplier performance improvement and cost-reduction initiatives. CIPS qualification or equivalent procurement qualification.

What We Offer This is a rounded Hybrid working opportunity to join our Client at a period of significant organisational growth supporting the continued growth within the business. As a newly created position, the Buyer will have the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the Companys purchasing processes, systems and controls while working closely with colleagues across…