Buyer

Terry Parris Associates; Codmore Hill; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 25 days plus holidays

Private medical insurance

6% employer pension contribution

Employee assistance programme

Discretionary performance bonus

Long service recognition and events

Job summary

Terry Parris Associates is recruiting a Buyer to join a long-established global manufacturing group in Pulborough, West Sussex. You will place and expedite orders for raw materials and components, coordinating with Engineering, Planning, Sales and Manufacturing to balance inventory with delivery needs.

You will prepare weekly expedite reports, manage suppliers, and maintain ERP data to support production continuity. Travel may be required as project deadlines dictate.

Qualifications

• CIPS Level 5 qualification is required.
• Strong IT skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Organised with close attention to detail and priority setting.
• Clear written and verbal communication and ability to build supplier relationships.
• Strong analytical judgement and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to travel when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and distribute weekly expedite reports and update the ERP system.
• Analyse ERP exception messages and place purchase orders for timely delivery.
• Prepare electronic order packs with drawings, BOMs and Gerber files.
• Manage selected suppliers, control inventory and ensure timely flow of materials.
• Develop knowledge of commodities, supplier base and ERP usage.
• Suggest and implement process improvements while following ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and safety requirements.

Skills

Analytical judgement

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

CIPS Level 5 qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Buyer

Location: Pulborough, West Sussex

Working pattern: Full-time, permanent

TPA Recruit is supporting a long-established, family-owned global manufacturer in the search for a Buyer.

You will place and expedite orders for raw materials, assemblies and support services to keep production supplied. Working with Engineering, Planning, Sales and Manufacturing, you will manage selected suppliers, prevent shortages and balance inventory levels with delivery needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and distribute weekly expedite reports, obtain supplier responses and update the company ERP system.
• Analyse ERP exception messages and place purchase orders to achieve cost-effective, timely delivery.
• Prepare electronic order packs with drawings, bills of materials and Gerber files for custom parts.
• Manage selected suppliers, control inventory and maintain the timely flow of materials into production.
• Develop a strong working knowledge of assigned commodities, the supplier base and the company ERP system.
• Propose and implement process improvements while following ISO 9001, ISO 14001, health and safety, environmental and ethical trading requirements.

Experience Required

• CIPS Level 5 qualification.
• Strong IT skills and a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• A thorough, organised approach with close attention to detail and a clear focus on completing priorities.
• Clear written and verbal communication, with the ability to build trusted supplier and internal relationships.
• Strong analytical judgement and problem-solving skills, including the ability to isolate causes and recommend solutions.
• Composure and effectiveness when priorities change or information is delayed, conflicting or unclear.
• Willingness to work the hours needed to meet project deadlines and travel when necessary.

Desirable Experience

• Experience purchasing electronic or electro-mechanical parts.
• Advanced Microsoft analytical skills.

Why Join This Business?

• 25 days’ annual leave, rising with service to 30 days, plus bank holidays.
• Private Medical Insurance.
• 6% employer pension contribution.
• Employee Assistance Programme and enhanced family leave.
• Discretionary company performance bonus.
• Long Service Employee Recognition Scheme and company events.