Buyer

Ford & Stanley Recruitment; Abercynon; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency based in Abercynon is seeking a Buyer to manage supplier relations and purchasing tasks. The ideal candidate will possess strong negotiation and problem-solving skills, with experience in MRP systems being advantageous. This role offers autonomy and opportunities for improvement initiatives. Closing date for applications is 21 October 2025.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintaining assigned supplier relations.
• Analyse, negotiate and report supplier price changes.
• Conduct periodic commodity surveys for price comparisons.
• Identify potential problem areas and recommend changes.

Skills

Buyer/Purchasing experience

Experience using MRP systems

Negotiation skills and experience

Problem solving skills and experience

Job description

Overview

Buyer | Up To £45,000 | Abercynon

The Opportunity

Joining the business at a time of growth through successfully winning new, long-term contracts, this role will operate with support but also a large degree of autonomy and trust to complete their work. This work will include completing day-to-day purchasing tasks to short turnaround times, as well as working on long-term supply chain improvement directives.

Location:

Abercynon

Role and Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintaining assigned supplier relations by selecting suppliers and negotiating prices for material and/or services required
• Analyse, negotiate and report supplier price changes
• Conduct periodic commodity surveys to obtain price comparisons; evaluate market trends to develop new services and create cost savings
• Identify potential problem areas and recommend changes

The Candidate

The type of candidate that will succeed in this role can smoothly shift between performing day-to-day buying tasks and strategic development activities, and being recognised for getting the job done.

Essential and Desirable Skills/Experience

• Buyer/Purchasing experience
• Experience using MRP systems
• Negotiation skills and experience
• Problem solving skills and experience

Closing Date: 21 October 2025

About Ford & Stanley Group

Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group are in the business of people and performance. Our mission is to create one million better workdays through facilitating great recruitment, leadership and occupational mental fitness. We support our clients in their most challenging business areas - recruiting, developing and retaining the best talent from shop floor to boardroom.

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Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group Ltd is a Disability Confident employer that is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all opportunity seekers. We shall adhere to such a policy at all times and will review on an on-going basis all aspects of recruitment to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination. We will treat everyone equally irrespective sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief or political beliefs and we place an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with the policy.

Ford & Stanley Group Ltd is a Disability Confident Committed employer and is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all opportunity seekers. We shall adhere to such a policy at all times and will review on an on-going basis all aspects of recruitment to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination. We will treat everyone equally irrespective sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief or political beliefs and we place an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with the policy