Buyer, Supply Chain​/Logistics

Location: Broadstone

Buyer
Poole
Buyer salary: £30,000

Please note:

only applicants with the full-time, permanent right to work in the UK will be considered.

Buyer Overview:

Manage day-to-day purchasing activity across parts, materials and services
Raise, progress and expedite purchase orders through to delivery
Monitor shortages, low stock, quotations and supplier performance
Work closely with internal teams to maintain supply continuity
Develop supplier relationships within a structured purchasing environment

This Buyer role is with a growing technical business in Poole, supporting purchasing activity across components, materials and services. The Buyer will take ownership of day-to-day procurement, making sure supply requirements are managed cost-effectively and delivered on time. This Buyer position would suit someone with existing buying or purchasing experience who wants to develop further within a busy technical supply chain environment.

Day-to-day responsibilities of a Buyer

Purchase components, spare parts, materials and services in line with business requirements
Raise, progress and expedite purchase orders to support operational deadlines
Monitor low stock reports, shortages and outstanding quotations
Work with suppliers to resolve delivery, quality, pricing and service issues
Obtain quotations and negotiate pricing, lead times and commercial terms where needed
Build and maintain relationships with existing suppliers
Identify alternative sourcing options where supply, cost or lead time risks appear
Work closely with internal departments to maintain supply continuity
Monitor supplier performance and highlight risks that could affect delivery schedules
Maintain accurate purchasing records, supplier data and order information
Support supplier development, procurement improvements and wider purchasing projects

What they’re looking for - Buyer

Experience in a Buyer, Purchasing Assistant, Procurement Coordinator or similar role
Able to place, manage and progress purchase orders through to delivery
Confident dealing with suppliers to resolve supply, delivery and pricing issues
Good commercial awareness when comparing cost, quality and lead time
Organised and able to manage multiple suppliers, orders and priorities at once

Good analytical and problem-solving skills
Confident communicator with suppliers and internal teams
Able to work independently and take ownership of workload
Good attention to detail and accurate record keeping
Competent with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word and Outlook Desirable - Buyer

Experience in engineering, manufacturing, technical supply chain or similar environments
Experience purchasing components, spare parts or technical products
ERP or MRP system exposure
Degree, CIPS or equivalent procurement-related qualification

What’s on offer - Buyer

Buyer salary: £30,000

A Buyer role with ownership of supplier relationships, purchase orders and day-to-day procurement activity.
The chance to develop further within Purchasing and Supply Chain in a structured technical business.
Company pension, life assurance, company sick pay, free on-site parking and up to 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
Training and development support for a Buyer looking to progress their procurement career.

How to apply

for the Buyer position

If you’re interested in this Buyer role, get in touch to talk through the purchasing scope and supplier base.
Call or message Hayden at Holt Engineering on (phone number removed)