Buyer, Supply Chain​/Logistics

Buyer

Poole

Buyer salary: £30,000

Please note:

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

• 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.

• 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

• 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

• 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

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.