Buyer

Service Service; England; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Bungay is seeking a Buyer to join its procurement team. The successful candidate will handle supplier relationships, manage purchase orders, and ensure effective purchasing processes. This role demands skills in negotiation and knowledge of procurement systems, with the company offering full funding for relevant procurement qualifications. Benefits include a competitive salary, contributory pension, and generous leave allowance.

Benefits

Full funding towards CIPS qualification

Contributory pension

26 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Life assurance

Health & wellbeing support

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Experience in a procurement or purchasing role, preferably in manufacturing.
• Strong negotiation and relationship management skills.
• Understanding of procurement processes and systems.

Responsibilities

• Raise and manage purchase orders and associated administration.
• Source and evaluate suppliers, negotiate contracts, and maintain stock levels.
• Monitor supplier performance and support procurement targets.

Skills

Supplier negotiation skills

Supplier relationship management

Procurement systems understanding

Commercial awareness

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Job description

Job Title: Buyer

Location: Bungay

Salary: GBP35,000 per annum

About the Company:

We are proud to be working with a well‑established manufacturing organisation based in Bungay who are looking to recruit a Buyer to join their procurement team. This role offers the opportunity to work in a busy, fast‑paced environment with strong support for professional development, including full funding towards recognised procurement qualifications.

The Role:

As Buyer, you will be responsible for sourcing components and consumables, managing supplier relationships, and supporting procurement activity across the site. You will play a key role in maintaining effective purchasing processes, achieving cost savings, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Raise and manage purchase orders, including all associated administration.
• Expedite orders and chase suppliers to ensure on‑time delivery.
• Source and evaluate suppliers, including negotiation and contract renewals.
• Maintain appropriate stock levels and support cost‑saving initiatives.
• Work closely with the Purchasing Manager and internal stakeholders.
• Manage smaller procurement projects and identify process improvements.
• Monitor supplier performance and support procurement budgets and targets.

Skills and Experience Required:

• Experience in a procurement or purchasing role, ideally within manufacturing or a process‑driven environment (not essential).
• Strong supplier negotiation and relationship management skills.
• Good understanding of procurement systems, processes, and purchase order administration.
• Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail.
• Confident communicator, able to work with a range of stakeholders.
• Highly organised with excellent administrative skills.

Benefits:

• Salary of GBP35,000 per annum.
• Full funding towards CIPS qualification (or remaining modules if already studying).
• Contributory pension and company sick pay.
• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Life assurance and health & wellbeing support.
• Cycle scheme and free onsite parking.
• Monday to Friday working hours, 8:30am 5:00pm (1‑hour lunch).

How to Apply:

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