Our well established and expanding client is looking for a Buyer to join their successful, close-knit team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career in Buying and step into a role that offers career development!

You will oversee and complete purchases of materials, supplies and contracted services. You will be responsible for commercial negotiations and evaluation of current and new suppliers.

What’s in it for you:

• Salary: up to £38k depending on experience

• Hours: 9am-5pm, opportunity to WFH 1 day a week

• A friendly, supportive and sociable team

• 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays

• Bonus incentives

• Free parking

Key responsibilities for the Buyer:

• Review stock levels and requirements to plan purchases

• Work with production to find solutions to material shortage

• Manage material requirements by working closely with the Factory Manager and Sales lead

• Request quotations for, raise orders for and book in stock items, consumables, and raw materials

• Maintain product, order, and supplier data

• Ensure timely deliveries and resolution of discrepancies through communication with suppliers

• Negotiate with suppliers on product pricing and delivery terms

• Build, maintain and manage supplier relationships

• Evaluate alternative materials and suppliers, negotiating pricing and terms where applicable

• Provide analysis on costings and supplier performance

• Identify new suppliers through benchmarking and product evaluation

• Liaising with logistic suppliers to manage Export requirements

• Provide monthly updates to the Managing Director & Finance Director

• Occasional support within the sales team at exhibitions and or events

For this Buyer role the employer is looking for:

• A minimum of 2 years related experience within a purchasing or buying environment

• Strong organisational administration skills

• Solid knowledge and understanding of purchasing processes, policy, and systems

• Experience working in a time-critical manufacturing or engineering environment would be a preference

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to negotiate, establish and process contracts whilst developing relationships

• Ability to multitask, prioritise and manage time efficiently

• Good attitude and proactive

• Conscientious and responsible

• Comfortable working in a team-based environment

If you are interested in this Buyer role, please apply now! 

Red Door Recruitment is committed to encouraging equality, diversity, and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. Full details available on our website.

Please note due to the number of applications we often receive; only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.