Buyer, Supply Chain​/Logistics

Buyer

Department: Procurement

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Plymouth

Plessey has an exciting opportunity for a Buyer to join our Supply Chain Team. Reporting directly to the Supply Chain Manager, you will focus on indirect procurement and the processing of Purchase Requisition s (PRs), ensuring that goods and services are sourced efficiently, accurately, and in line with company procedures.

You will support purchasing activity for a wide range of site and operational requirements, working closely with internal stakeholders to clarify needs, obtain quotations, challenge pricing to secure best value, and raise accurate purchase orders in SAP. A key part of the role is proactively expediting orders and developing strong supplier relationships to ensure reliable delivery performance.

• Manage purchase requisitions and raise accurate purchase orders in SAP.
• Source indirect goods and services, negotiating pricing and terms to achieve best value.
• Expedite orders and resolve supply, delivery, or quality issues.
• Build effective relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders across the site.
• Maintain accurate procurement and supplier data to support supply chain performance.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction, process improvement, and supplier optimisation.
• Ensure all procurement activity complies with internal procedures and financial controls.

• Experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain, ideally within indirect categories.
• Strong understanding of purchasing processes, PR review, and PO creation.
• Confident in challenging prices and negotiating improved terms.
• Strong IT skills; SAP experience is highly advantageous.
• Excellent accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships.
• Organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Analytical and able to compare quotes or identify inconsistencies.

• Working towards or holding CIPS or a related qualification.

• Pension scheme
• Private medical & dental insurance
• 28 days’ holiday + bank holidays
• Free onsite meals
• Onsite gym
• Share scheme