Due to sustained and continued growth, our Client are seeking to recruit an experienced Buyer to join their team. Applicants should have a minimum of 5 years experience in a Buyer / Purchasing role within a high volume manufacturing environment, and will thrive within a busy and challenging environment.
Role Summary
The Buyer will be responsible for purchasing materials, components and services to support day-to-day manufacturing operations, ensuring the right products are available at the right time, quality and cost. Working closely with Production, Engineering, Quality, Finance and suppliers, the role will help maintain a reliable supply chain while identifying opportunities to improve costs, supplier performance and purchasing processes.
The successful candidate will have purchasing experience within a manufacturing or production environment, strong commercial awareness and excellent attention to detail. Experience of supplier negotiation, material planning, stock management and ERP purchasing systems is highly desirable.
Main Responsibilities:
- Source and purchase goods, materials, and services in line with business requirements, budgets, and agreed specifications.
- Raise, issue, and manage purchase orders accurately and in a timely manner.
- Obtain and evaluate supplier quotations, comparing price, quality, lead time, availability, and service levels.
- Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, payment terms, and service agreements to secure best value for the business.
- Liaise with suppliers to confirm orders, manage delivery schedules, and resolve issues relating to price, quality, shortages, or delays.
- Monitor outstanding purchase orders and expedite delayed or incomplete deliveries to minimise disruption to operations.
- Maintain accurate purchasing records, supplier data, pricing information, and procurement documentation.
- Work closely with internal departments to understand requirements, forecast demand, and support effective stock availability.
- Assist with inventory and stock control by reviewing stock levels, replenishment needs, and slow-moving or obsolete items.
- Support supplier performance monitoring, including delivery reliability, quality performance, responsiveness, and cost competitiveness.
- Identify opportunities for cost savings, process improvements, supplier consolidation, and improved purchasing efficiency.
- Ensure all purchasing activity complies with company policies, procurement procedures, approval processes, and budget controls.
- Support spend analysis, reporting, contract administration, and other procurement activities as required.
- Build and maintain positive working relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders
The Person-Essential:
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in a Buyer / Purchasing role within a high-volume manufacturing environment.
- Strong commercial awareness with the ability to compare supplier options and identify best value.
- Good negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
- High level of attention to detail and accuracy when processing orders, reviewing pricing, and maintaining records.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, with the ability to work confidently with purchasing data and reports.
- Ability to work collaboratively with suppliers, internal departments, and wider procurement teams.
- Problem-solving skills with the ability to respond effectively to supplier issues, delivery delays, and changing business priorities.
- Understanding of purchasing procedures, supplier management, stock control, and cost control principles.
The Person-Desirable:
- Experience within data centre, electrical, electronics, mechanical, metal fabrication, construction or related manufacturing sectors.
- Experience purchasing electrical, mechanical, fabricated or engineered components.
- Knowledge of international sourcing and global supply chains.
- Experience with supplier performance improvement and cost-reduction initiatives.
- CIPS qualification or equivalent procurement qualification.
What We Offer
This is a rounded Hybrid working opportunity to join our Client at a period of significant organisational growth supporting the continued growth within the business.
As a newly created position, the Buyer will have the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the Companys purchasing processes, systems and controls while working closely with colleagues across wider Operations.
Benefits
- Friday 12pm early finish
- Life Assurance Plan @ 3 times Gross Salary.
- Workplace Pension @ 3% per Employer.
- Private Medical Option to add Family.
- 30 days Paid Holidays per year.
For further details on this fantastic vacancy, please contact Kevin on or forward a CV using the link below.
Skills:Buyer Procurement Manager Purchasing Manager
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