Buyer

Prime Appointments; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a detail-oriented Production Buyer to enhance their procurement team. This role is pivotal in ensuring seamless production operations by managing procurement processes and maintaining stock levels. The position offers flexibility with full-time or part-time options, allowing you to align with the Purchasing Manager at least one day per week. If you have a strong background in purchasing and procurement, particularly within manufacturing, and are ready to build supplier relationships while ensuring quality standards, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a dynamic team and contribute to the success of production operations!

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years in purchasing/procurement, ideally within manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of procurement, materials management, and supply chain logistics.

Responsibilities

• Source and purchase raw materials based on forecasts and production needs.
• Build supplier relationships and resolve delivery or quality issues.
• Maintain optimal stock levels and collaborate with production teams.

Skills

Procurement

Materials Management

Supply Chain Logistics

Supplier Relationship Management

Problem Solving

Education

Qualification in Supply Chain or Business

Tools

ERP Systems

Microsoft Office

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Production Buyer

Location: Chelmsford
Employment Type: Full-time / Part-time (if part-time a minimum 3 days per week, including Monday & Thursday)
Salary: Circa 30,000- 36,000 pro rata
Contract Term:12 month contract, with the potential to become permanent
Hours: 07:00 - 15:30 (flexible), with a 30-minute lunch break
Start Date: ASAP

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Production Buyer to join our procurement team in Chelmsford. This role is key to ensuring smooth production operations by managing procurement processes, maintaining stock levels, and collaborating with internal teams and suppliers. It offers the flexibility of full-time or part-time working, with the requirement to align with the Purchasing Manager at least one day per week.

Key Duties include but are not limited to:

• Source and purchase raw materials, parts, and services based on forecasts and production needs.
• Build and manage supplier relationships; resolve any delivery or quality issues.
• Maintain optimal stock levels; collaborate with production to align inventory with schedules.
• Create and manage accurate purchase orders and maintain thorough records.
• Ensure all materials meet company quality standards, working closely with QC teams.
• Address procurement-related issues that could impact production timelines.
• Coordinate with production planners, engineers, and other teams.
• Adhere to company policies, legal requirements, and environmental standards.

Skills and Experience required to be considered for this Production Buyer position:

• A qualification in Supply Chain or Business is preferred.
• Minimum 4 years in purchasing/procurement, ideally within manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of procurement, materials management, and supply chain logistics.
• Familiarity with ERP systems is essential.
• CIPS or other related procurement/supply chain certifications (desirable).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.)

If you feel like you meet the above criteria & would like to be considered for this Production Buyer position, please apply with your CV and Laura at Prime Appointments for a confidential chat.