Buyer

Finning; Cannock Wood; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in machinery manufacturing is seeking a proactive Buyer to join their Procurement Support Team. The ideal candidate will ensure that business needs for goods and services are met efficiently, driving compliance and building strong supplier relationships. This role is perfect for someone with procurement experience who is ready for a dynamic work environment, offering opportunities for professional growth and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salary and annual bonus

25 days holiday

Life insurance

Up to 7% pension

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a buying or procurement role.
• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and SAP Ariba.

Responsibilities

• Manage requisitions and procurement requests.
• Source goods and services balancing cost and business priorities.
• Monitor supplier performance and ensure compliance.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Negotiation

Problem Solving

Education

MCIPS (or progress towards)

Tools

SAP Ariba

Microsoft Office

Job description

Finning Cannock Wood, England, United Kingdom

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Position Overview:

Are you a proactive and detail-oriented procurement professional ready to make an impact in a fast-paced environment? We’re looking for a dynamic Buyer to join our Procurement Support Team, where you’ll play a key role in ensuring that business needs for goods and services are met efficiently and in line with procurement policies. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to strategic sourcing, drive compliance, and build strong relationships with both internal stakeholders and suppliers.

Company:

Finning (UK) Ltd

Number of Openings:

1

Worker Type:

Permanent

Position Overview:

Are you a proactive and detail-oriented procurement professional ready to make an impact in a fast-paced environment? We’re looking for a dynamic Buyer to join our Procurement Support Team, where you’ll play a key role in ensuring that business needs for goods and services are met efficiently and in line with procurement policies. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to strategic sourcing, drive compliance, and build strong relationships with both internal stakeholders and suppliers.

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage requisitions and ad-hoc procurement requests in line with agreed service levels.
• Source goods and services to deliver best value, balancing cost, lead time, and business priorities.
• Support departmental KPIs including: Spend Under Control; Under Contract; Preferred Suppliers; Programmes of Work
• Collaborate with Category Managers to support category strategies and execute subcategory tenders.
• Engage with stakeholders to understand requirements and select the most suitable procurement methods.
• Monitor and manage supplier performance to ensure business needs are consistently met.
• Maintain procurement systems such as SAP Ariba and contribute to process improvements.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

We’re looking for someone who brings:

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a buying or procurement role.
• Progress toward or completion of MCIPS is desirable.
• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills, with the ability to negotiate and remain calm under pressure.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Experience with SAP Ariba is a distinct advantage.
• Ability to interpret business needs and develop clear specifications and RFx documents.
• A collaborative mindset and the creativity to solve problems and drive value.
  
  

What We Offer:

In addition to a competitive salary, an annual bonus, 25 days holiday, life insurance, and up to 7% pension, you will benefit from:

• A comprehensive benefits package
• A supportive and collaborative work environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
  
  

Why Join Us:

At Finning, we believe in fostering a culture of innovation and performance. We offer a supportive environment where your contributions are valued, and your professional growth is encouraged. If you’re ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role, we want to hear from you.

At Finning, we prioritize creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we actively encourage all individuals to express themselves and achieve their full potential. As a company, we continuously strive to enhance our outreach to individuals of all backgrounds and identities. We do not discriminate against applicants based on gender identity, race, national and ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital and family status, and/or mental or physical disabilities. Furthermore, Finning is committed to collaborating with and providing reasonable accommodations /adjustments to individuals with disabilities. If you require an adjustment/accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please inform your recruiter. Finning is a forces-friendly employer having signed the Armed Forces Covenant, and pledges to treat those who serve or have served in the armed forces, and their families fairly.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Purchasing and Supply Chain

• Industries

  Machinery Manufacturing

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