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Buyer
Job Posted: 20 hours ago
Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Edenbridge, Kent
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Buyer, Edenbridge (Hybrid), Join a growing manufacturing business where you'll take ownership of purchasing, supplier relationships, stock availability, and cost-saving initiatives. Excellent opportunity for an experienced Buyer with ERP/MRP knowledge and strong Excel skills.
Buyer
Location: Edenbridge (Hybrid)
Salary: Competitive + Benefits
Full time, Permanent role
Morgan Jones is recruiting on behalf of a confidential client for an experienced Buyer to join a successful manufacturing business. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive procurement professional looking to take ownership of purchasing activities and play a key role in supplier performance, inventory management, and cost control.
The Role
As Buyer, you will be responsible for ensuring materials and services are available to meet business requirements while maintaining strong supplier relationships and achieving commercial objectives.
Key Responsibilities
* Process and expedite purchase orders accurately and efficiently.
* Manage supplier relationships and resolve shortages, delays, quality concerns, and invoice queries.
* Expedite outstanding orders to achieve on-time delivery.
* Monitor supplier performance, quality standards, and service levels.
* Negotiate pricing, lead times, and commercial agreements.
* Maintain optimum inventory levels while supporting operational demand.
* Produce purchasing and performance reports using Excel.
* Maintain accurate supplier and product data within procurement systems.
* Support internal departments with purchasing requirements.
* Identify and deliver cost-saving opportunities.
* Assist with sourcing and onboarding new suppliers.
About You
* Minimum 3 years' purchasing experience, ideally within manufacturing.
* Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and procurement processes.
* Experience with Business Central would be advantageous.
* Strong Excel and analytical skills.
* Confident negotiator with excellent communication skills.
* Commercially aware, organised, and detail focused.
* Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Benefits
* Company pension
* On-site parking
* Hybrid working
Morgan Jones is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
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