Buyer

Symmetric Recruitment Ltd; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency is seeking a Buyer to manage procurement processes for a Bristol-based SME. The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of experience in procurement, excel in building relationships, and be detail-oriented. The role offers a salary of £38,000-£45,000, a bonus of up to £10,000, along with hybrid working options and ongoing development opportunities.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Ongoing development funding

Profit share scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement environment is essential.
• Basic understanding of engineering is desirable.
• Full driving license with willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Convert Purchase Requisitions to Purchase Orders.
• Manage supplier relationships and performance.
• Ensure data accuracy in ERP system.

Skills

Relationship building

Procurement knowledge

Self-motivation

Data analysis

Attention to detail

IT skills (Excel)

Education

1+ year of experience in procurement

Membership of a relevant professional body (CIPS)

Tools

ERP systems

MRP skills (IFS)

Job description

Overview

Buyer — £38,000- £45,000 DOE + Up To £10,000 Company Bonus. Ongoing funding for personal development. Hybrid working available. Bristol-based SME.

Responsibilities

• Convert Purchase Requisitions to Purchase Orders and issue to suppliers.
• Prepare, issue and review supplier RFQs, recommending preferred options to all relevant stakeholders.
• Identify resolutions for critical path supply.
• Develop and maintain key supplier relationships and support supplier performance improvement.
• Take ownership of Order Book Management activities, liaising with suppliers to ensure materials/components are bought in line with customer requirements and contractual lead-times are achieved.
• Manage goods in and invoice queries associated with your order book.
• Ensure data accuracy of the ERP system is maintained with valid pricing and purchase requirements.
• Support the Procurement Manager in the tendering and sourcing process in accordance with agreed project deliverables.
• Support in Strategic Sourcing to ensure best practice sourcing and pricing portfolio is achieved.
• Confidently negotiate and agree Terms and Conditions, and contractual agreements including the flow-down and management of KPIs.

Professional Skills / Abilities

• Able to establish strong relationships with key stakeholders across the business.
• Good understanding of Procurement within a Project Management function.
• Self-motivated with a flexible approach to workload.
• Excellent IT skills (Microsoft Excel essential).
• Strong attention to detail (essential).
• Data analysis skills.
• Basic understanding of engineering (desirable).

Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience within a procurement environment (essential).
• Membership of a relevant professional body e.g., CIPS (desirable but not essential).
• MRP skills (IFS desirable but not essential).
• Full Driving Licence and willingness to travel.

Benefits

• Hybrid working available.
• Ongoing development funding and opportunities for qualifications.
• Profit share scheme.
• Inclusive culture that values diversity, integrity and merit.