Buyer

SF Recruitment; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

SF Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Buyer to support procurement for a client in Burton-on-Trent for a 12-month contract. The role involves end-to-end purchasing, supplier negotiation, and driving cost-saving initiatives in a fast-paced environment. Immediate availability required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Buyer or Procurement role.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in manufacturing or engineering is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end purchasing process for assigned categories.
• Raise and manage purchase orders, negotiating pricing and terms.
• Work cross-functionally with planning, engineering, and finance departments.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Supplier Management

Cost-saving Initiatives

Tools

ERP Systems

Job description

SF are currently recruiting for an experienced Buyer to join our client in Burton on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This role sits within the procurement team and will support sourcing, supplier management, and ensuring timely delivery of goods and services.

The successful candidate will manage the end-to-end purchasing process for assigned categories, raise and manage purchase orders, liaise with suppliers to negotiate pricing, terms, and lead times, and work cross-functionally with departments including planning, engineering, and finance. You'll maintain accurate records in internal systems and help drive cost-saving and process improvement initiatives.

To be considered, you'll need proven experience in a buyer or procurement role, strong negotiation and communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Experience within a manufacturing or engineering setting is preferred, along with knowledge of ERP systems.

You must be immediately available to be considered for this role or on a short notice.

If you're interested and meet the criteria, please get in touch today.