Buyer

Buyer

£30-40k

Nottingham, UK

Our client, an established SME manufacturing business with 3 sites are looking to appoint a motivated and experienced Buyer in to their business. Reporting to the Site MD this role is crucial to support in the delivery of exceptional quality products to their customers.

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Source and procure materials, equipment, and services required for production.
• Evaluate suppliers and negotiate contracts to ensure best terms and pricing.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with vendors to optimise supply chain efficiency.
• Monitor inventory levels and manage stock replenishment to meet production demands.
• Coordinate with internal teams to understand material requirements and forecast future needs.
• Analyse market trends and pricing to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures, including quality standards and delivery schedules.
• Resolve supplier issues and manage supplier performance to meet quality and delivery expectations.
• Collaborate with production and logistics teams to streamline processes and improve lead times.
• Provide regular reports on purchasing activities, including cost analysis and supplier performance.

The role is ideally suited to a Buyer with experience working within the fast paced SME space. You will need to understand the workings of a manufacturing environment and enjoy a broad brush range of responsibilities. You will possess strong negotiation skills and ability to build supplier relationships.