Buyer

Michael Page (UK); Brierley Hill; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Buyer to join their dynamic team in Brierley Hill. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for managing purchase orders, maintaining supplier relationships, and assisting in negotiations to ensure optimal pricing and terms. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits, along with opportunities for career development in a supportive environment. If you have a passion for purchasing and a desire to grow within the company, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make a significant impact in the industrial and manufacturing sector.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays

Matched pension contributions up to 5%

On-site parking

Comprehensive training

Career development opportunities

Friendly and supportive environment

Competitive salary and benefits package

Qualifications

• 3+ years of purchasing or negotiating experience required.
• Strong organisational and communication skills are essential.
• CIPS Level 5 or higher qualification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Raise and process purchase orders accurately and promptly.
• Maintain supplier records and expedite deliveries.
• Support the Purchasing Manager in negotiations.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Effective Communication

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Numeracy Skills

Literacy Skills

Purchasing Experience

Negotiation Skills

Engineering Knowledge

Education

CIPS Level 5 or higher

GCSEs including Maths and English

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description

1. Raise and process purchase orders accurately and promptly.
2. Maintain and update supplier records.
3. Expedite deliveries and progress quotations.
4. Raise RFQs and monitor budgets against spend.
5. Assist in sourcing and evaluating suppliers.
6. Support the Purchasing Manager in negotiating prices and terms with suppliers.
7. Assist in managing and controlling stock/inventory levels.
8. Support the Purchasing Manager and Quality Manager in supplier audits.
9. Resolve and approve invoice queries.

The Successful Applicant

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with a focus on verbal communication.
• Proficient in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing demands and priorities.
• Basic engineering and steel industry knowledge.
• Enthusiasm for learning and ambition to progress within the company.
• Good numeracy and literacy skills.
• Minimum of 3 years purchasing or negotiating experience.
• Ideally, CIPS Level 5 or higher qualification.
• GCSEs including Maths and English (desirable).

What's on Offer

• Salary ranging from £30,000 to £35,000 per annum.
• Opportunities for career development in purchasing within a growing company.
• Comprehensive training provided.
• Friendly and supportive environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• 25 days of annual leave plus 8 bank holidays.
• Matched pension contributions up to 5%.
• On-site parking.

We invite all suitable candidates to apply for this exciting Buyer position and join our team in Brierley Hill within the dynamic industrial and manufacturing sector.