Buyer

Pure Resourcing Solutions Limited; Brome; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing business seeks a skilled and proactive buyer to join their procurement team in Brome, UK. This role involves managing the purchasing of indirect goods, negotiating supplier relations, and supporting operational performance. Ideal candidates will have experience in procurement, strong communication skills, and preferably be CIPS Level 4 qualified. Join a stable organization where procurement is central to business success.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a procurement or buyer role, ideally within a manufacturing or engineering setting.
• A background in the sourcing of indirect goods and services.
• High attention to detail with strong administrative and organisational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for effective sourcing, negotiation, and management of supplier relationships.
• Manage purchasing of indirect goods and services to support operational departments.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement across quality, cost, delivery, and inventory performance.

Skills

Procurement experience

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Relationship management

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Education

CIPS Level 4 qualified (or equivalent experience)

Tools

ERP purchasing systems

Job description

Overview

I am recruiting on behalf of a leading manufacturing business for a skilled and proactive buyer to join their procurement team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in managing the purchasing of all indirect goods while supporting operational performance and continuous improvement across the supply chain.

Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Procurement Manager, you'll be responsible for ensuring the effective sourcing, negotiation, and management of supplier relationships. You will work cross-functionally with teams across the organisation to meet cost, quality, and delivery objectives while maintaining optimal inventory levels.
• Manage the purchasing of indirect goods and services to support operational departments
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with supply chain partners
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement across quality, cost, delivery, and inventory performance
• Maintain approved supplier lists and source alternative suppliers as required
• Support ERP system development relating to purchasing and supplier data
• Assist with stock control and ensure materials availability to meet business demand
• Investigate and resolve supplier quality issues and ensure commercially appropriate outcomes
• Conduct supplier negotiations and ensure consistent on-time, in-full delivery
• Liaise with internal teams on alternative product specifications and provide procurement input for customer quotations
• Provide cover for direct goods purchasing and support wider procurement team activities as needed

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in a procurement or buyer role, ideally within a manufacturing or engineering setting
• A background in the sourcing of indirect goods and services
• Familiarity with ERP purchasing and inventory systems
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills
• High attention to detail with strong administrative and organisational abilities
• Commercially minded with the ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
• Ideally CIPS Level 4 qualified (or equivalent experience)

How to Apply

This is a great opportunity to join a stable and forward-thinking company where procurement is central to business success. If you're a motivated buyer ready to take on your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you. To apply, please submit your CV or get in touch with Emily at Pure for a confidential discussion.