Buyer

NXT Recruitment LTD; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Carlisle is seeking a Buyer to join their expanding procurement and supply chain team. This role involves sourcing, negotiating with suppliers, and implementing process improvements within a dynamic and innovative environment. With generous employee benefits and a focus on professional development, it offers a fantastic opportunity for those looking to advance their career in procurement.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Up to 7% employer pension contribution

Life insurance cover (4x salary)

Staff incentive and referral scheme

Exclusive employee discounts

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a buying/procurement role required.
• CIPS Level 3 (or working towards) is desirable.
• Strong IT skills with proficiency in Excel and ERP/accountancy systems.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing best value across all company purchases.
• Negotiating with suppliers on pricing and payment terms.
• Forecasting and managing stock and critical orders.

Skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Proficiency in Excel

Education

CIPS Level 3

Tools

SAP

Sage

Oracle

Quickbooks

Job description

NXTRecruitmentis proud to be working exclusively with a rapidly growing and innovative business based in Carlisle as we recruit for a buyer to join their expanding procurement and supply chain team.

Job Type: Permanent
Hours: Full-time (Monday – Friday 37.5 hours)
Salary: competitive + excellent benefits

The role:

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation that is making a real impact in its sector. As a Buyer, you will support the procurement and supply chain functions, managing key supplier relationships, sourcing essentialgoodsand servicesas well ashelping to implement improved systems and efficiencies. The business is going through a period of exciting transformation, including the rollout of a new purchasing system,making this a great time to join.

Key responsibilities:

•Sourcing best value across all company purchases, placing and managing purchase orders
•Negotiating with suppliers on pricing and payment terms
•Forecasting and managing stockand critical orders to support operations
•Supporting the tender process (ITT) analysing pricing and supplier performance
•Setting up and maintaining supplier accounts
•Verifying and approving invoices, monitoring deliveries, and tracking spend
•Using internal systems to generate purchasing and supply chain reports
•Identifying and implementing process improvements within the department

Personal criteria:

•Previous experience in a buying/ procurement role
•CIPS Level 3 (or working towards) is desirable
•Strong IT skills with proficiency in Excel and experience using ERP/accountancy systems (e.g., SAP, Sage, Oracle,Quickbooks)
•Confident communicator with excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills
•High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities
•A proactive, self-starting attitude and a genuine interest in developing a career in procurement

Employee benefits include:

•25 days annual leave + bank holidays
•Up to 7% employer pension contribution
•Life insurance cover (4x salary)
•Staff incentive and referral scheme
•Access to exclusive employee discounts

If this job isn’t quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career or visit our website:www.NXTRecruitment.co.uk

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