Buyer, Business

Buyer

Location: Lincoln (On-site)

Hours: 8.30am – 5.00pm (flexible)

Salary: £38,000 – £45,000 + profit share bonus scheme

Reporting to: Head of Procurement

A fast-growing importer and distributor of premium cabinet hardware within the KBB (kitchen, bedroom & bathroom) sector is seeking a hands-on, commercially minded Buyer to join its expanding procurement function.

The business operates across international supply chains, sourcing from both APAC and Europe, and supplies a growing range of design-led, high-quality products to the trade. With continued growth and investment, this is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic and evolving environment.

eThis is a pivotal, fast-paced buying role at the heart of the procurement function. You will act as the operational engine of purchasing activity, working closely with the Head of Procurement to manage supplier relationships, execute purchase orders, and ensure the smooth flow of goods from global suppliers into the UK warehouse.

.You will work across a diverse international supplier base in APAC and Europe, helping to ensure stock is delivered accurately, efficiently, and on time, whilst also supporting the ongoing development of systems and processes within a growing business.

.This is a varied and highly involved role where no two days are the same.

• es Manage the end-to-end purchase order process across APAC and European suppliers, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and correct documentation at every sta
• ge Coordinate inbound shipments with warehouse and operations tea
• ms Liaise with freight forwarders to manage inbound logistics and carriage arrange men
• ts Maintain accurate purchasing records within the ERP syst
• emAct as the primary day-to-day contact for a defined supplier base, managing ongoing operational and commercial communicati
• on Support supplier performance reviews with data, insight, and corresponden
• ce Provide guidance and oversight to the Purchasing Assistant, helping to prioritise workloads and ensure clear focus across open orde
• rs Contribute to system and process improvement initiativ
• es Support the Head of Procurement in driving efficiency and scalabili

tsYou will be an experienced Buyer or Purchasing professional who thrives in a product-led, import-focused environment. Experience with in KBB, furniture, or hardware is highly advantageou

s.You will brin

• g:
  
  Solid experience in buying or procurement within a fast-paced environme
• nt Confidence managing international supplier relationships (APAC and/or Europ
• e)
  Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple open orders at on
• ceGood commercial awareness, including pricing, MOQs, and supplier quotatio
• ns Clear and confident communication skills with both suppliers and internal tea
• ms Proficiency in ERP systems and strong Excel skil
• lsA structured, detail-focused approach with excellent follow-throu
• ghThe ability to work collaboratively whilst managing your own worklo

We are looking for someone who

• is:
  
  Operationally relia
  ble – consistent, accountable, and detail-focu
• sed Commercially aw
  are – always considering the wider supplier and product pict
• ure Proact
  ive – confident in chasing, escalating, and resolving issues ea
• rly Adapta
  ble – comfortable working in a growing business where processes are still develop
• ing Collaborat
  ive – effective across multiple teams and stakehold

• itsA central role in a fast-growing, ambitious busin
• ssThe opportunity to work across a broad and expanding premium product ra
• nge Exposure to global supply chains across Europe and A
• PACA varied and influential role with genuine owners
• hip Salary of £40,000 – £45,
• 000
  
  Profit share bonus sch
• eme Flexible working hours (8.30am – 5.00
• pm)
  On-site role in Linc
• olnThe opportunity to help shape a developing procurement funct

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If you are looking for a hands-on buying role where you can take ownership, work across international supply chains, and contribute to the growth of a premium, design-led product business, we would love to hear from you.