Buyer, Business

🧭 What You'll Be Doing

As their new Buyer, you'll be responsible for ensuring the production lines have the materials they need, when they need them - efficiently, cost‑effectively, and on time.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• 📦 Raising and managing purchase orders and call‑off orders
• 💬 Negotiating pricing and terms with suppliers to achieve best value
• ⚙️ Dealing with production shortages and running shortage meetings to resolve issues quickly
• 📈 Preparing and presenting weekly KPI reports on purchase order status and supplier performance
• 🖥️ Maintaining accurate data within SAP and MRP systems
• 📊 Monitoring and reporting on KPIs to track supplier and cost performance
• 📅 Scheduling orders to align with production timelines
• 🤝 Building and maintaining strong supplier relationships
• 💡 Identifying cost savings and process improvement opportunities

We're looking for someone who's enthusiastic, proactive, and detail‑oriented – a true team player with a passion for procurement!

• ✔️ Minimum 2 years' experience in a buying or procurement role (manufacturing or production preferred)
• ✔️ A relevant qualification in Procurement, Supply Chain, or Business (CIPS advantageous)
• ✔️ Knowledge of SAP and MRP systems
• ✔️ Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• ✔️ Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

We know that great work deserves great rewards – here's what you can look forward to:

• 🏖️ 23 days' holiday + bank holidays
• 🎄 Christmas shutdown
• 🪙 Life assurance (after probation)
• 📱 Access to the Help at Hand app (after probation)
• 🎉 Regular social events and gatherings
• 🚗 Free onsite parking🤝 Supportive, friendly working environment
• 🚀 Opportunities for personal and professional growth

If you're an ambitious Buyer looking to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you! 👉
Apply now

Come and be part of a company where your ideas matter, your growth is supported, and your success is celebrated!