Average Buyer salary in Essex

BuyerLocation: Sudbury (Chilton Industrial Estate)Package: Up to £30,000 annual salary plus bonus & flexible benefits package including up to 27 days holiday (plus bank holidays & additional annual leave purchasing scheme)Hours: 37.5 hours, Monday to FridaySector: Packaging distributionProtecting what matters, together We’re dedicated to protecting what matters most - our people, our customers, our communities, and the environment. At Macfarlane Packaging, our commitment to customer satisfaction, sustainability and continual improvement creates a collaborative, supportive, and friendly workplace where you can unpack a career that grows. With over 75 years of history, we offer stability alongside continued growth. Our fast-paced, results-driven environment will challenge and stretch you, but also provide genuine opportunities for personal and professional development. Every colleague has the chance to influence our success and share in that achievement.The Buyer Role As our Buyer within our local procurement team, you’ll play a key role in supporting the efficient sourcing and supply of products to meet customer demand, sales targets, and profitability objectives. Working closely with internal teams and suppliers, you’ll ensure stock is sourced competitively, delivered on time, and meets required quality standards. You’ll also contribute to the ongoing development of the supplier base, helping to drive cost efficiencies, improve service levels, and support wider procurement strategy. This is a varied and commercially focused role, offering exposure to supplier negotiation, stock management, and supply chain optimisation within a fast-paced distribution environment.Key responsibilitiesSupport the management and development of the Regional Distribution Centre (RDC) supplier baseNegotiate pricing, terms, and service levels with suppliers to ensure best value and performanceProcess and manage purchase orders, ensuring timely and cost-effective procurement activityWork closely with the Category Manager and Procurement Manager to align with wider procurement strategySource alternative suppliers where required to reduce risk and improve competitivenessMonitor supplier performance, addressing any quality or service issues promptlySupport tender processes to secure favourable commercial termsDevelop awareness of stock holding costs and take action to minimise excess or obsolete stockCollaborate with logistics and warehouse teams to optimise stock availability and flowBuild strong product knowledge across packaging solutionsPromote effective cross-functional working across departments and RDCs What you will bring You’ll ideally have experience within a fast-paced purchasing or procurement environment and be confident working with suppliers, managing priorities, and supporting commercial decision-making. Essential: Experience within a purchasing or procurement roleStrong communication and negotiation skillsAbility to prioritise workload within a fast-paced environmentGood IT skills, including Microsoft Office Desirable: 18+ months buying experience within a commercial environmentExperience working with multiple product lines and supplier basesFamiliarity with systems such as ERP/SAP, Microsoft Dynamics or similarCIPS qualification (or interest in working towards this)Experience of cross-functional working with sales, logistics, or operations What you will get We provide a competitive basic salary alongside a range of bonus and incentive schemes. Our flexible benefits package can include: 25 days annual leave (rising to 27 days with service) plus bank holidaysAdditional holiday purchasing schemeContributory pension schemeFree parking at most locationsAnnual volunteering dayEmployee assistance programmeExtensive training and development opportunitiesEmployee discount schemeSimply Health/Dental or BUPA options for qualifying rolesEnhanced HR policies and long service awardsEE mobile discount schemeCandidate referral schemeYour future with us At Macfarlane Group, you’ll have the opportunity to shape your own career. We actively support internal progression and provide structured development pathways, combining in-house expertise with external training partners. You’ll also have the opportunity to pursue professional development through recognised bodies such as the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS), helping you to build a long-term career within procurement and supply chain.Next Steps/How to Apply We are working swiftly to find the best applicants and hope to hold local interviews ASAP. Please click ‘apply’ to submit your up-to-date CV. All applications will be acknowledged. If you haven’t heard from us within two weeks, please assume your application was unsuccessful. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds irrespective of your age, gender, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, gender expression, religion, or sexual orientation. Should you require any specific support or adjustments during the recruitment process, please email our recruitment team directly. No recruitment agencies please

BuyerLocation: Colchester area (own transport required)Salary: Competitive (on application)Job Type: PermanentThe OpportunityAdecco are currently recruiting for a Buyer to join a well-established, international organisation. This is an excellent opportunity to join a fast-paced business.This role is ideal for someone looking to develop or build on their procurement experience, particularly within international trade and supply chain.Key ResponsibilitiesSourcing and liaising with new and existing suppliersObtaining and evaluating supplier quotationsNegotiating pricing, lead times and commercial termsPreparing and issuing customer quotationsRaising and processing purchase ordersMonitoring and progressing orders to meet delivery deadlinesCoordinating with warehouse and logistics teamsManaging supplier and customer relationships (SRM & CRM)Providing high levels of customer service and supportAbout YouPrevious experience in a purchasing, procurement, or logistics roleStrong organisational skills with excellent attention to detailConfident communicator with strong telephone mannerAbility to work in a fast-paced, target-driven environmentCommercial awareness and negotiation skillsProactive and motivated approach to workDesirable (but not essential):Experience within MRO or technical industriesAdditional language skills would be advantageousBenefitsCompetitive salary (DOE)Bonus scheme (details provided after year one)25 days holiday + bank holidaysCompany pension schemePrivate healthcare (after qualifying period)Ongoing training and development opportunitiesStandard working hours (Monday-Friday, 37.5 hours per week)Additional InformationDue to location, candidates must have access to their own transport.Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.

BuyerEnfieldHybrid£40,000 - £50,000 DOE + BenefitsAre you a commercially focused Buyer with a passion for product sourcing, supplier management and category development? Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment where you can influence product strategy, support sustainability initiatives, and drive commercial performance? If so, we'd love to hear from you.This opportunity will focus on supporting a broad portfolio of non-food disposable and packaging-related products, helping to optimise product ranges, improve margins, and strengthen supplier partnerships across a growing business.What You'll Be DoingSupporting end-to-end procurement and sourcing activity across assigned product categoriesManaging supplier communication including pricing, product information, innovation and new product developmentSupporting sourcing and re-sourcing projects through benchmarking, quotation analysis and product testingAssisting with category management initiatives including SKU rationalisation, range optimisation and stock reviewsProducing and analysing product and category performance reports to identify trends, risks and opportunitiesSupporting tender activity, pricing exercises and customer proposals with accurate market and supplier dataBuilding strong working relationships with suppliers, sales teams, operations and wider procurement stakeholdersMonitoring supplier performance and supporting service and compliance standardsIdentifying opportunities for cost savings, margin improvement and product innovationSupporting sustainability initiatives through improved product and packaging solutionsWhat We're Looking ForPrevious experience within a buying, procurement or category management roleExperience within FMCG, non-food, packaging or B2B distribution environments would be advantageousStrong commercial awareness and analytical capabilityExcellent communication and relationship-building skillA highly organised and methodical approach with strong attention to detailConfident using Microsoft Excel and analysing product or pricing dataAbility to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively across teamsA proactive mindset with an interest in sustainability and continuous improvementWhat's In It For You?Hybrid working opportunitiesCompetitive benefits package including holiday allowance, pension and employee benefitsExposure to a varied and commercially focused product portfolioLong-term development opportunities within a supportive and collaborative cultureAbout Cast UKCast UK is a leading specialist recruitment consultancy, providing tailored recruitment solutions across procurement, supply chain, logistics and operations. We are managing this opportunity on a confidential basis for our client. Apply today to find out more.