Buyer, Business

Buyer I

Location:

Loughborough (Onsite)

Position Type:
Full-Time, 6‑Month Contract – potential for extension

Hours:

36.25 hours per week (Monday‑Thursday: 09:00‑17:00, Friday: 09:00‑16:00)

Pay Rate: £14‑15 per hour (Equivalent to £29,000 per annum)

We are seeking a detail‑oriented and analytical Buyer I to join our procurement team in Loughborough. In this role you will manage a diverse portfolio of products and suppliers across Europe, optimising inventory levels, managing supplier delivery performance, and ensuring exceptional service levels for our customers.

• Inventory Management:
  Execute inventory plans and purchase order processes to balance stock investment with high service levels; minimise non‑productive and excess stock.
• Supplier Performance:
  Track purchase orders, manage lead times, and collaborate closely with suppliers and warehouses to resolve delivery issues and avoid shortages.
• Data & Analysis:
  Analyse large volumes of data within inventory management systems to make informed, fact‑based decisions.
• Continuous Improvement:
  Participate in process improvement initiatives to drive operational efficiency and cost savings.
• Relationship Building:
  Maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers, independently handling standard performance negotiations.

• Experience:
  
  Proven experience in purchasing or inventory management within a distribution environment.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and experience working with inventory management software/systems.
• Analytical Thinking:
  Strong problem‑solving abilities with a talent for processing data accurately.
• Communication:
  Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to influence supplier performance.
• Work Style:
  Highly organised, capable of multitasking under tight deadlines, and comfortable working both independently and collaboratively.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.