Average Buyer salary in Lancashire

Job specification Position: Senior Buyer Location: Manchester Hours: Monday - Friday Salary: £NEG DOE Our client is a large manufacturing company based in Manchester who are looking for an experienced Procurement Officer to join their busy team. The ideal candidate will have experience in fast-paced, manufacturing environment along with an understanding of MRP and JIT delivery. Duties: Manage the daily raw and indirect material procurement activities.Ensure all systems are updated appropriately.Expedite orders in line with the production plan to meet customers' expectations.Work with the planner to identify risks to production and highlight them to seniors.Attend and update the status in the daily production & planning meetings.Work with the HOD to gain the best pricing and hedge material based on marketplace surveillance.Work with HOD to ensure stock levels are kept at the appropriate level.Minimise any material outages by liaising with the HOD and Technical department to source alternatives.Work cost-saving projects as prescribed by the business and seek financial benefit during general activities.Support HOD in general Procurement activities. Skills and Experience Ability to liaise with suppliers of all sizes.Strong interpersonal skills are required to ensure working relationships are created and maintained.Negotiation skills and adaptive thinking are required.Manufacturing background would be beneficial.Proficient with Sage, Microsoft Office and especially Excel. Please call Nicola at HR GO recruitment on or email your CV to

This role seeks a dedicated and enthusiastic Purchasing professional who is keen on developing their career within the Industrial / Manufacturing industry. The successful candidate will be responsible for purchasing goods, materials, and services to ensure the company's operational needs are met. Client Details Our client is a well-established organisation within the Industrial / Manufacturing industry. Their operations are based in Leigh, where they have earned a reputation as a market leader in their field. Description Procure goods, materials, and services to meet the company's requirements.Manage supplier relationships and maintain good communications.Monitor market trends, competitor strategies and market suppliers.Prepare purchase orders and contracts in line with company policies.Negotiate contracts, improve prices and terms of business with suppliers.Review opportunities to make business savings utilising negotiation and procurement best practices.Ensure compliance with the company's procurement policies and procedures. Profile A successful Buyer should have: Proven experience in a procurement role An understanding of Purchasing within Supply Chain Desire to learn and be mentored to grow their skills Negotiation skills and the ability to develop and maintain supplier relationships.Proficiency in Microsoft Office Job Offer A salary of up to £34,000 per year 4 day working week! Opportunity to work in a professional and supportive environment.Support with professional development (CIPs) Chance to be part of a dedicated team within the Industrial / Manufacturing industry in Leigh. We encourage all candidates who believe they possess these qualities to apply and look forward to seeing your application.

Quest Search & Selection are currently working with a specialist supplier in the fashion and footwear industry. They are looking for a Senior Buyer to join the team. Key responsibilities of this Senior Buyer: Develop the product ranges and presentation according to the agreed product strategy & brand guideline.Use historical data and trends to devise and execute the product strategy for specific areas.Collaborating with external stakeholders to achieve the set sales and margin targets.Collaborate with the sourcing team to formulate and execute a plan for increasing intake margins.Lead the front-end product development strategy.Being involved in sampling, fabric selection, and pricing to meet deadlines for range planning and development.Collaborate with the clients' Design, VM, and Marketing teams to plan and implement effective retail activation.Continuously review product performance and trends to optimise sales and margins Effectively manage, evaluate, and develop the supplier base in areas where necessary.Manage costs in accordance with agreed budgets and established guidelines. Key requirements of this Senior Buyer: Ideally 3 +years Buying experience in junior buyer or buyer level from a supplier or retail or fashion background.Ideally have experience in NPD fashion, Accessories or Footwear but other categories will be considered.Has bee involved Far East, Asian and Turkey. Strong communication, presentation and influencing skills are essential. Benefits included for this Senior Buyer: Great Head Office environment (this is an office-based role)HolidaysPensionFree Parking If you are interested in this position and you have the relevant experience, please send you cv details today quoting the reference no JO-2403-111329 We request that candidates send their CV as a Microsoft Word document where possible. Quest Search and Selection is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.