Buyer

Halmer Recruit; Aldershot; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Workplace pension

28 days holiday

Holiday purchase scheme

Training and development

Employee referral scheme

Long service recognition

Cycle storage

Job summary

Halmer Recruit is recruiting for an experienced Buyer & Merchandiser in Aldershot to join a growing product-based business. You will manage purchasing, supplier relationships and stock planning, ensuring competitive sourcing and timely delivery.

The role requires strong negotiation skills, experience with stock forecasting, and proficiency in Excel and ERP/Sage. This position offers an office-based environment in Aldershot and an attractive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience in buying, merchandising, procurement or supply chain environments.
• Strong negotiation and supplier relationship skills.
• Experience with stock forecasting and inventory planning.
• Excellent analytical and attention to detail.
• Confident communicator across departments.
• Strong Excel and ERP/Sage experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchase orders from placement through to delivery.
• Build strong relationships with UK and international suppliers.
• Coordinate shipments with freight forwarders and logistics providers.
• Monitor supplier performance, lead times and delivery schedules.
• Forecast stock requirements and maintain optimum inventory levels.
• Analyse sales trends and demand to support purchasing decisions.
• Negotiate pricing and commercial terms with suppliers.
• Source new suppliers and products to meet business needs.
• Collaborate with internal departments to resolve supply issues.
• Maintain product and stock information in the ERP system.
• Produce reports and analyse purchasing and stock performance.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Supplier relationships

Excel skills

ERP/Sage experience

Stock forecasting

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Tools

ERP/Sage

Job description

Buyer & Merchandiser

Location: Aldershot, Hampshire

Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits

Are you an experienced Buyer or Merchandiser looking for an opportunity where you can make a genuine impact within a growing product-based business?

We're recruiting on behalf of an established and successful organisation looking for a commercially minded Buyer & Merchandiser to join their Procurement team. This is a varied role combining purchasing, supplier management, stock planning and merchandising, offering the opportunity to influence product availability, supplier performance and inventory strategy.

This is an office-based position where you'll work closely with Procurement, Sales, Finance and Quality teams to ensure products are sourced competitively, delivered on time and maintained at optimum stock levels.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage purchase orders from placement through to delivery.
• Build strong relationships with UK and international suppliers.
• Liaise with freight forwarders and logistics providers to coordinate shipments.
• Monitor supplier performance, lead times and delivery schedules.
• Forecast stock requirements and maintain optimum inventory levels.
• Analyse sales trends and demand to support purchasing decisions.
• Negotiate pricing and commercial terms with suppliers.
• Source new suppliers and products in line with business requirements.
• Work closely with internal departments to resolve supply issues and maintain excellent service levels.
• Ensure product and stock information is accurately maintained within the ERP system.
• Produce reports and analyse purchasing and stock performance.

About You

You're ideally have experience within a buying, merchandising, procurement or supply chain environment and enjoy working in a fast-paced commercial business.

You'll also have:

• Previous buying, merchandising or procurement experience.
• Strong negotiation and supplier relationship skills.
• Experience with stock forecasting and inventory planning.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Confident communication skills with the ability to build relationships across departments.
• Strong Excel and systems experience (ERP/Sage experience would be advantageous).
• A proactive and commercially minded approach.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary
• Workplace pension
• 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
• Additional annual leave purchase scheme
• Funded training and development
• Employee referral scheme
• Long service recognition
• Cycle storage
• Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm
• Office-based role in Aldershot