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Buyer
Job Posted: 3 days ago
Salary: £ 36,000 - 42,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Burton upon Trent
Expire in: 25 days
Job Description
Buyer
Burton-on-Trent, Office based
Salary: Up to £42,000
Permanent, Full-Time
Are you an experienced Buyer with a strong background within manufacturing or distribution?
Regional Recruitment are recruiting for an experienced Buyer to join a well-established business based in Burton-on-Trent. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded procurement professional to take responsibility for purchasing activities, supplier relationships and ensuring the business has the right materials and products available at the right time and cost.
If you have a minimum of 5 years' buying experience within a manufacturing or distribution environment, this could be the role for you!
What's on Offer:
Salary up to £42,000 per year
Permanent, full-time position
Opportunity to join an established manufacturing/distribution business
Professional and supportive working environment
Opportunity to develop and progress within the business
Qualifications
Essential:
Minimum of 5 years' experience working in a Buyer or similar purchasing role
Previous experience within a manufacturing or distribution environment
Strong supplier management and negotiation skills
Excellent communication and organisational skills
Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work to deadlines
Desirable:
Experience managing supplier relationships and negotiating pricing
Experience with stock management, forecasting and purchase order processes
Strong IT skills and experience using purchasing/ERP systems
CIPS qualification or relevant procurement qualification
Roles & Responsibilities
Manage day-to-day purchasing activities across the business
Source and purchase materials, products and services in line with business requirements
Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing and new suppliers
Negotiate pricing, lead times and commercial terms with suppliers
Raise and manage purchase orders, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery
Monitor stock levels and purchasing requirements to ensure continuity of supply
Work closely with internal teams including production, operations and logistics
Identify opportunities to improve costs, supplier performance and purchasing processes
Monitor supplier performance and resolve any issues relating to quality, delivery or pricing
Requirements
As Buyer, you will also be expected to:
Be commercially focused with a proactive approach to purchasing
Have excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills
Be confident communicating and negotiating with suppliers
Be able to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing or distribution environment
Have a hands-on approach and the ability to manage priorities independently
About Regional Recruitment
This position is being advertised by Regional Recruitment Ltd, an award-winning independent recruitment agency established in 2008. We specialise in permanent, temporary, and contract opportunities across the Commercial, Construction, Industrial, Technology, and Engineering sectors.
If this Buyer role is right for you - Click to apply below. Alternatively contact Chloe Vickers in the Commercial Team on (phone number removed).
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