Buyer

Service Service; Bungay; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established manufacturing organisation in Bungay is looking for a Buyer to join their procurement team. This role involves sourcing components, managing supplier relationships, and executing procurement activities. The ideal candidate will have negotiation skills and a good understanding of procurement processes. The organisation supports professional development with full funding for qualifications. This position also offers a salary of £35,000 per annum, contributory pension, and generous leave entitlements.

Benefits

Full funding for CIPS qualification

Contributory pension

26 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Life assurance

Health & wellbeing support

Cycle scheme

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Experience in a procurement or purchasing role, ideally within manufacturing or process-driven environments.
• Strong supplier negotiation and relationship management skills.
• Good understanding of procurement systems and processes.
• Attention to detail and commercial awareness.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchase orders and associated administration.
• Expedite orders to ensure on-time delivery.
• Source and evaluate suppliers, including negotiations.
• Maintain stock levels and support cost-saving initiatives.
• Work closely with Purchasing Manager and stakeholders.

Skills

Supplier negotiation skills

Relationship management

Procurement processes

Administrative skills

Commercial awareness

Job description

Job Title : Buyer

Location : Bungay

Salary : £35,000 per annum

About the Company

We are proud to be working with a well-established manufacturing organisation based in Bungay who are looking to recruit a Buyer to join their procurement team. This role offers the opportunity to work in a busy, fast-paced environment with strong support for professional development, including full funding towards recognised procurement qualifications.

The Role

As Buyer, you will be responsible for sourcing components and consumables, managing supplier relationships, and supporting procurement activity across the site. You will play a key role in maintaining effective purchasing processes, achieving cost savings, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Raise and manage purchase orders, including all associated administration.
• Expedite orders and chase suppliers to ensure on-time delivery.
• Source and evaluate suppliers, including negotiation and contract renewals.
• Maintain appropriate stock levels and support cost-saving initiatives.
• Work closely with the Purchasing Manager and internal stakeholders.
• Manage smaller procurement projects and identify process improvements.
• Monitor supplier performance and support procurement budgets and targets.

Skills and Experience Required

• Experience in a procurement or purchasing role, ideally within manufacturing or a process-driven environment (not essential).
• Strong supplier negotiation and relationship management skills.
• Good understanding of procurement systems, processes, and purchase order administration.
• Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail.
• Confident communicator, able to work with a range of stakeholders.
• Highly organised with excellent administrative skills.

Benefits

• Salary of £35,000 per annum.
• Full funding towards CIPS qualification (or remaining modules if already studying).
• Contributory pension and company sick pay.
• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Life assurance and health & wellbeing support.
• Cycle scheme and free onsite parking.
• Monday to Friday working hours, 8 : 30am–5 : 00pm (1-hour lunch).

How to Apply

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