Buyer

Recruit Mint Ltd; Bar Hill; On-site; GBP 31,500 - 38,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Private healthcare

Dental cover

Income protection

Life assurance

Employee discount platform

Company events

Job summary

Recruit Mint Ltd in Bar Hill is seeking a proactive Buyer to join a busy purchasing team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will raise and process purchase orders, maintain PO data in the MRP system, monitor deliveries, and liaise with suppliers. SAP experience and strong Excel skills are essential.

Hours: Monday to Thursday, Friday (Apply online only). This role offers £35,000 per annum plus a joining bonus of £1,500 after six months of service.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Buyer or similar role in a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent administration and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Raise and process purchase orders accurately.
• Maintain PO information in the MRP system.
• Update order acknowledgements and supplier delivery info.
• Chase outstanding orders and monitor deliveries.
• Provide regular updates on supply status and delivery dates.
• Collaborate with stores and internal teams on material availability.
• Support the purchasing process and general admin.

Job description

Job: Buyer

Location: Bar Hill

Salary £35,000 per annum

Joining bonus of £1500 after 6 months service

Hours: (Apply online only) Monday to Thursday, Friday (Apply online only)

We are seeking a proactive and organised Buyer to join a busy purchasing team within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will use their strong communication, administration, and Excel skills to support purchasing operations, ensure accurate supply information is maintained, and help deliver materials in line with business requirements. SAP experience is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Raise and process purchase orders accurately and efficiently
• Maintain purchase order information within the MRP system
• Update order acknowledgements and supplier delivery information
• Monitor supplier deliveries and chase outstanding orders where required
• Provide regular updates to internal teams regarding supply status and delivery dates
• Maintain supply information and update internal tracking boards
• Monitor customer order shortages and support resolution of supply issues
• Update delivery schedules for incoming parts and materials
• Communicate supplier price changes to relevant departments
• Raise purchase requisitions and support the purchasing process
• Work closely with stores and other internal departments to support material availability
• Provide general administrative support to the purchasing function

Skills & Experience Required

• Previous experience working as a Buyer, Purchasing Assistant, Procurement Administrator, or similar role
• Strong administration skills with excellent attention to detail
• Experience using MRP/ERP systems (SAP experience essential)
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills
• Confident communicating with suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Proactive approach with strong problem-solving skills
• Organised, accurate, and able to work independently
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Casual dress on Fridays
• Private healthcare and dental cover
• Income protection
• 4x annual life assurance
• Employee discount platform
• Enhanced family leave
• Profit share bonus scheme
• Annual merit salary review scheme
• Long service awards
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Referral scheme
• Company events