Buyer

A fantastic opportunity for a Buyer/Purchasing or Procurement Specialist to join a well-established organisation based in Ledbury with a salary between £30,000-£35,000. The Buyer will sit in the purchasing team with excellent progression and development opportunities.

Candidates will be well suited if they have previous experience within purchasing or procurement specifically within a manufacturing environment, at buyer or junior buyer level and be keen and motivated to progress in their career.

Role responsibilities of the Buyer include:

• Building relationships with suppliers and negotiating with them for the best price, quantities and delivery timescales
• Provide analysis on costs, including new and existing and providing cost reductions
• Researching, selecting and procuring quality products and materials
• Working with purchasing team to ensure appropriate orders to maintain product availability

Person specification of the Buyer include:

• Previous experience in a purchasing or procurement or Buyer role within manufacturing
• Knowledge of MRP systems
• Confidently in dealing with several suppliers
• Strong persuasion skills to manage and influence at all levels of the company
• Driven and motivated individual with a desire to progress

Salary

£30k-£35k

This role starts on site however has the option to go hybrid

This role will be well suited to you if you have held a role within purchasing or procurement as a buyer, sourcing specialist, Category specialist, Junior Buyer, Procurement Specialist, Procurement officer, Purchasing Specialist or Purchasing Officer.