Average Buyer salary in the UK

Description BuyerCoulsdon£30,000 - £40,000Monday to Friday 08.00 - 17.00 We’re looking for a commercially aware, detail-driven Buyer / Demand Planner to join our dynamic Supply Chain team in Coulsdon. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys the challenge of balancing stock availability with cost efficiency, thrives on forecasting trends, and knows how to keep suppliers sharp. You'll be instrumental in ensuring our customers get what they need—on time and within budget—while supporting the wider business in meeting key service and performance targets. About the Role As Buyer you’ll be responsible for managing a portfolio of suppliers and products, maintaining optimum inventory levels, and leading efforts in demand planning. From processing purchase orders to developing and refining our sales and operations planning (S&OP) process, your work will have a direct impact on our business performance. What You’ll Be Doing Managing stock levels and placing timely, accurate ordersEnsuring data integrity for pricing, stock and delivery schedulesBuilding supplier relationships, negotiating costs and reviewing performanceCollaborating with Sales, Finance and Marketing to develop accurate demand forecastsLeading process improvements across procurement and demand planningDriving the S&OP process to align supply with business demand Key Behaviours We’re looking for someone who embodies: Courage - to challenge where needed and drive improvementExcellence - to maintain high standards in a fast-paced environmentCollaboration - to work cross-functionally and build strong relationshipsDevelopment - Ideally someone who is career motivated who is looking for longevity and growth within a business. This is a unique opportunity to shape supply chain success from behind the scenes—helping deliver value to both our customers and our business. Requirements Essential: Solid numeracy and literacy skillsHigh attention to detail and accuracyStrong analytical skillsClear communication—written and verbalProficiency in Microsoft Excel and handling large data setsCost management Desirable: Procurement or supply chain experienceCIPS or relevant qualificationsExperience using procurement softwareConfidence in negotiation and multitasking Benefits Why Join Us? Competitive salary and benefits package.Holidays is 25 days (includes 3 days for Christmas break) + 8 bank holidays.There is parking on site.We provide some drinks/snacks/fruits.GBS company bonus scheme based on company’s performance.Standard pension scheme If you’re ready to take your career to the next level and be part of a team that values excellence, apply now! We’d love to hear from you.

Quest Search & Selection are proud to partner with a multi-site, B2C consumer business. The role of buyer you will support the development, sourcing, and delivery of commercially successful range. To ensures ranges that are created and executed in line with brand vision and strategic goals. Duties & Responsibilities for this Buyer: Develop and deliver a commercially balanced product range, aligned with company margin targets.Lead regular cross-functional product reviews, ensuring consistency in trends, aesthetics, and colour palettes across departments.Manages a structured and timely product sign-off process, aligned with the critical path and planning cycles.Owns the critical path, ensuring all deadlines are met; proactively identifies issues and implements effective action plans.Conducts in-depth sales analysis to identify top-performing products, enabling data-driven decisions and informed recommendations for future buys and product development.Source, select, and negotiate with suppliers to secure the best products, pricing, and contractual terms, leveraging supplier expertise to enhance the range and internal knowledge.Collaborate across departments to support the successful launch of new products, seasonal collections, and wider company initiatives.Partners closely with the merchandising team to monitor and optimise trading performance, ensuring stock turn, margin, and profitability targets are achieved. To be successful in this Buyer: Ideally having experience as a Buyer within fashion sector.Experienced in negotiating with suppliers to secure the best value, cost prices, and lead times.Demonstrated success in developing and trading highly commercial fashion ranges that surpass sales and profit targets.In-depth knowledge of fabrics, garment construction, and the entire buying process, with a keen eye for print design.Passionate about trends and skilled at driving innovation and newness in a fast-paced environment. The benefits of this Buyer: 22 days Holidays.Contributory pension.Free car park.Discount across the group.Training & development opportunities. If this opportunity sounds like you and you feel you have the experience and skill and want to be part of a growing and innovative company, then please apply quoting the reference no.JO-2504-115083 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.

Buyeron going contract based Doncaster for first 6 - 8 months up to £50K equivalent plus expensesLocated Burton Staffs thereafter Potential for temp to permJob Purpose To provide a professional Commodity Strategy and Purchasing service to internal stakeholders, taking accountability and responsibility for all products, commodities or vendors allocated to you and more widely within the Functional Team.To understand the technical and functional aspects of assigned products with appreciation of raw materials, machined components and subcontract manufacturing processes & services and to both initiate and then maintain supply chain avenues To align Commodity and Product Sourcing activities in line with Corporate Commodity Strategies or develop such through the design and development of localised Commodity Strategies aligned to internal stakeholder, Business Unit requirements and functional objectives.Provide a Product / Commodity Strategy for the products / vendors assigned to you. Guide the Buying activities to ensure sourcing and QCD benefits are maximised and that day-to-day activities are executed and aligned to the defined strategies and procedures.Develop and lead annual price / cost reduction and working capital initiatives with Functional Team.Support stakeholder requirements for new customer bids through a structured process and develop strategies to expand technological advancements in support of customer requirements and Supply Chain improvements in Total cost of Acquisition.To manage and contribute to the Continuous Improvement of all aspects of the Purchasing Function within all aspects of Cost, Quality and Delivery. This position reports into the Purchasing Manager.Principle Responsibilities & Accountabilities SafetyCompliance with Health & Safety, Environmental and any other relevant legislation and standards. This may require contributing to site auditing and assessments for these areas both internal and external to the business.QualityThe Engineering Technical Buyer will ensure that all Request for Quotation (RFQ) and tendering activities evaluate sources of supply that consider Quality performance as part of the Total Cost of Acquisition. QAP policies and procedures will be adhered to at all times.Delivery1. The Buyer will work as part of the Supply Chain Team to provide a service for the sourcing of goods or services in support of internal stakeholder, Business Unit requirements and objectives2. The Buyer will liaise with Engineering and Production Engineering colleagues to analyse engineering BoMs and implement these into robust supply chain solutions3. Understand systems and processes in detail, wider than just the departmental (Supply Chain) functional processes (e.g., Safety, Quality, Commercial, Projects, Engineering)4. Has the ability to step outside their own functional commodity, helping the team by covering multiple commodity areas with knowledge and support.5. The Buyer will define, negotiate, and implement strategies at part / commodity or service level that allow appropriate commercial and contractual terms to be contained in formal agreements.6. The Buyer can be responsible for New Product Introduction (NPI) and FAI clearance / conformity in line with any strategy development or program.7. Upon successful completion of FAI, the Buyer will transfer ongoing PO and vendor management to the Operational Buyer functions.8. Lead annual Cost Reduction and Working Capital initiatives to deliver Year on Year financial benefits to the business.9. Own key supplier relationships at a managerial level to ensure the business interests are always protected through regular, formal reviews and metrics and engagement.10. Work with the wider Supply Chain group to support supplier relationship / escalation issues or deviation from contractual terms.11. Market testing of products and portfolios from time to time to ensure VFM for Wabtec UK Limited.12. Work as part of cross functional teams to support Commercial Bid proposals and other business initiatives.13. Will establish structured and regular QCDMT reviews with their assigned suppliers to present performance results and drive Improvement Plans.14. The development of strategic suppliers to maintain a competitive marketplace utilising Low-Cost Country sources or new market entrants where appropriate. 15. Lead the supplier rationalisation strategy for the assigned commodities within their Functional Team across the Supply Chain and Purchasing Function as directed.16. The Buyer will control internal processes ( order placement and subsequent management, manage MRP signals, invoice resolution etc ) to maintain defined business KPIs17. Compliance with Health & Safety, Environmental and any other relevant legislation or standard.18. Perform any other duties as appropriate within post holder's skills and competencies.Suitable applicants will be able to demonstrate the following* Minimum 2 years purchasing/procurement experience within an engineering/manufacturing environment* Ability to read and identify parts from technical engineering drawings* Strong negotiation skills* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.* Ability to work to strict deadlines* Highly driven and self-motivated* Proactive decision making and problem-solving skills* Good level of IT skills ( Excel , Outlook , Teams, Oracle (preferred), Powerpoint )* CIPS or IOSCM Qualification are desirable.