We are recruiting for an experienced buyer to join a busy purchasing team within a manufacturing environment

The Buyer’s key role is to ensure that the business can provide the right products at competitive prices, at the right time, through all the sales channels

Duties Include:


Creating Purchase Orders based instructions from the ERP system and/or Stock Controller Adding new products to the ERP system following company SOPFinding innovative ways to save costs and improve efficiency and streamline processesDemonstrate strong negotiation skills with existing and new suppliers, ensuring the business secures the best prices on materials, delivery etc. (Working in conjunction with the Logistics department)Monitor outstanding Purchase Orders and chase Suppliers to ensure On Time Delivery in FullActively monitor supplier performance on Quality and On Time DeliveryCollaborate with the Stock Controller to keep a constant check on stock levelsManage and develop relationships with new and existing suppliers and source alternative suppliersManage supplier process for defective or unacceptable goods, services or delivery and determine corrective actionSupply correct documemntation to the Logistics Coordinator if required Ensure you have sufficient product knowledge about the commiditioes assigned to you.Obtain products and services at best possible price
Candidate spec


Excellent exp. Of MS OFFICE and confident using in-house IT systems alongside an ERP system, (ability to extract, interpret and manipulate data.)Confident analytical skills to interpret data and present to stakeholdersExcellent written and verbal skills (most of your daily tasks will be by telephone and email) although you will meet suppliers if they come on site from time to time.Strong organisation skills with good attention to detailMinimum 2+ years experience working as a buyer within a manufacturing /retail environment preferably with “high numbers of SKUs”
Car driver would be beneficial as location is not serviced regularly by public transport.