Buyer

First Military Recruitment Ltd; Colchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international supplier of Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) spare parts seeks an experienced Buyer to manage supplier relationships, handle purchase orders, and support the supply chain process. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication and organisational skills, with a preference for those from an ex-military background.

Benefits

Bonus scheme after one year

25 days annual leave plus public holidays

Private healthcare after one year of service

Internal training and development

Qualifications

• Previous experience in procurement preferred.
• Confident communicator with excellent skills.
• Willingness to learn about international trade.

Responsibilities

• Research and engage with potential new vendors.
• Negotiate prices and terms with vendors.
• Manage supplier relationships and customer communications.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication (telephone and written)

Self-motivation

Attention to detail

Education

Experience in purchasing, procurement, or logistics

Job description

EY346 Buyer
Location: Colchester
Salary: GBP30,000 GBP35,000 DOE

Overview:

First Military Recruitment are seeking an experienced Buyer on behalf of our client, a well-established international supplier of Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) spare parts to heavy industrial sectors across the globe.

The company has been delivering high-quality MRO components sourced from European and North American manufacturers to clients in regions such as the Middle East, Asia, Africa, Australasia, and South America for over four decades.

This role includes managing supplier relationships, negotiating terms, handling purchase orders, and supporting the supply chain process from vendor selection to delivery.

Candidates from an ex-military background are encouraged to apply, but all qualified candidates will be considered.

Key Responsibilities:

• Research and engage with potential new vendors.
• Obtain and evaluate pricing from multiple suppliers.
• Negotiate prices and terms of business with vendors.
• Prepare customer quotations.
• Place and manage purchase orders.
• Monitor order progress to meet customer delivery timelines.
• Coordinate with warehouse and logistics teams to ensure timely, high-quality deliveries.
• Manage supplier relationships (SRM) and customer communications (CRM).
• Provide general customer service support as required.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in purchasing, procurement, or logistics is preferred.
• Strong organisational skills with a detail-oriented approach.
• Confident communicator with excellent telephone and written skills.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and capable of managing multiple priorities.
• Willingness to learn about international trade and the MRO industry.
• Technical knowledge or foreign language skills (e.g., German, Italian, or Arabic) are beneficial but not essential.
• Own transport is essential due to the office location.

Benefits:

• Bonus scheme (typically outlined after the first year)
• Working hours: Monday to Friday, 08 00 and 14 00 (37.5 hours/week)
• 25 days annual leave plus public holidays
• Workplace pension with employer contribution
• Private healthcare after one year of service
• Internal training and development
• Relevant external training opportunities