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Job Posted: 15 days ago

Salary: £ 40,000 - 45,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: BH12, Parkstone, Dorset

Expire in: 12 days

Job Description

Are you a commercially minded buyer looking for a new position in the Poole area? Do you have experience procuring materials and services to support manufacturing operations?

Then get in touch! Kingston Barnes is recruiting for a Buyer for one of our manufacturing clients in the Poole area.

The Company

Our client is a well-established manufacturing business with a reputation for quality, innovation and long-term customer partnerships. They combine high standards with a flexible, supportive working environment where hard work is recognised and a friendly, family atmosphere is at the heart of the business.

This is a great opportunity to join a close-knit team where you'll have the autonomy to make an impact, build strong supplier relationships and help shape the future of our procurement function.

The Role

We are looking for a commercially minded Buyer to join our Procurement team. Reporting to the Strategic Purchasing Manager, you will ensure the timely and cost-effective supply of materials and services to support our manufacturing operations.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Buyer with strong supplier management and negotiation skills who thrives in a fast-paced engineering environment. Responsibilities include:

  * Source materials, components, and services to meet business needs.

  * Obtain quotes and negotiate prices, lead times, and supplier agreements.

  * Raise and manage purchase orders using the ERP system.

  * Build and maintain strong supplier relationships.

  * Ensure materials are available to support production.

  * Identify cost-saving opportunities and improve supplier performance.

  * Resolve supply, quality, and invoice issues.

  * Work closely with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Finance teams.

  * Keep purchasing records accurate and up to date.

  * Support continuous improvement within the Procurement team.

The Candidate

  * Purchasing experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment.

  * Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.

  * Good commercial awareness and budget control.

  * Experience using ERP/MRP systems.

  * Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.

  * Excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.

  * CIPS level 4 or working toward (Desirable)

  * The ability to work independently and as part of a team.

The Benefits

  * £40,000 - £45,000

  * Monday to Friday, very flexible working hours

  * Cash health plan

  * 25 days + 8 bank holidays

  * Pension scheme

  * Potential to support CIPS qualification

If you are interested please call Josh Hoyle on (phone number removed) or apply online

* Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK to apply for this position

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