Buyer

The Role

As Buyer, you will be responsible for the procurement of direct and indirect materials and services, managing supplier performance, scheduling purchases, and ensuring on-time delivery of materials to support production.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage supplier relationships and oversee all purchasing activities for your assigned supplier base.
• Source direct and indirect materials, issue RFQs, negotiate pricing, and place purchase orders.
• Expedite orders and monitor supplier performance to ensure delivery commitments are achieved.
• Resolve supplier quality issues, manage returns, and coordinate corrective actions where required.
• Identify and develop new suppliers while supporting dual sourcing strategies to minimise supply risk.
• Work closely with suppliers to optimise logistics and delivery arrangements.
• Monitor market trends, supply risks, and pricing changes to ensure business continuity.
• Attend production and scheduling meetings, providing regular updates on supplier performance and material availability.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Planning, Production, and other internal stakeholders on new product introductions and cost-saving initiatives.
• Maintain accurate purchasing and supplier data within the ERP system.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across procurement and wider business operations.
• Assist with supplier audits, benchmarking activities, and KPI reporting as required.

About You

• 3-5 years' purchasing or procurement experience
• Strong supplier management and negotiation skills.
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems.

What's on Offer

• Permanent, full-time position.
• Competitive salary based on experience.