Buyer

confidential; Bridgend; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Electric vehicle lease

Nursery salary sacrifice

Health cash plan

Free on-site parking

Hybrid working

Job summary

Sigma Recruitment Ltd. is seeking a Buyer in South Wales to manage purchasing for a manufacturing base. You will handle supplier relationships, place and track orders, and work closely with QA to improve performance.

The role offers hybrid working with two days from home and a salary that reflects experience. You’ll negotiate with UK-based suppliers, manage stock using ERP/MRP systems, and contribute to cost reductions while supporting continuous supply for production.

Qualifications

• Hands-on buying or purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience using an MRP or ERP system to manage purchasing and stock.
• Confident, practical use of Excel for tracking orders, costs and stock.

Responsibilities

• Review the weekly material requirements through MRP and raise purchase orders in SAP Business One.
• Negotiate price, lead times and delivery schedules with suppliers.
• Chase overdue orders and expedite overseas deliveries so production keeps moving.
• Review supplier performance and work with the QA team on corrective actions.
• Investigate stock discrepancies and flag obsolete or slow-moving parts.
• Raise indirect orders and look for cost reduction opportunities.

Skills

Buying experience

ERP/MRP experience

Excel proficiency

Tools

SAP Business One

Job description

Buyers - Why You Should Apply

An extra day off every month

As a Buyer with this South Wales manufacturer, you'll be on flexitime. Once you pass probation, you get up to 12 extra days off a year. Add 32 days' holiday, and you'll have a long weekend most months, for family, trips away, or simply catching up on life.

Perks with real cash value

There's an electric vehicle lease scheme, nursery support through salary sacrifice, and a health cash plan covering dental, optical and physio. Parking and EV charging are free on site, so more of your salary stays in your pocket.

Two days a week at home

You can work from home up to two days a week. That means fewer commutes, lower fuel bills, and quieter days to focus on orders and negotiations.

Room to grow your career

This is a stable, considerate employer with low staff turnover and a strong record of developing its people. You'll buy across a wide range of components, building the broad purchasing experience that moves careers forward.

Your salary, benefits & hours of work

• Salary depending on experience
• Electric vehicle lease scheme
• Nursery support scheme through salary sacrifice
• Health cash plan covering dental, optical and physio
• Free on-site parking and complimentary EV charging points
• Hybrid working, up to two days a week from home
• Flexible start times: 7am-3pm, 8am-4pm or 9am-5pm, with an early finish on Fridays

What you'll do as the Buyer

Reporting to the Senior Buyer, you'll manage your own supplier base. Most suppliers are UK-based, with the occasional visit, around once a quarter.

• Review the weekly material requirements through MRP and raise purchase orders in SAP Business One
• Negotiate price, lead times and delivery schedules with your suppliers
• Chase overdue orders and expedite overseas deliveries so production keeps moving
• Review supplier performance and work with the QA team on corrective actions
• Investigate stock discrepancies and flag obsolete or slow-moving parts
• Raise indirect orders and look for cost reduction opportunities

What you'll need to apply for the Buyer

• Hands-on buying or purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience using an MRP or ERP system to manage purchasing and stock.
• Confident, practical use of Excel for tracking orders, costs and stock