Buyer

James Newbury; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Buyer for a temporary position with the potential to become permanent. The role is based in Luton and involves managing stock levels, negotiating with suppliers, and ensuring timely deliveries. Candidates must possess strong organizational and communication skills, along with a proven background in procurement. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to join a supportive work environment while contributing to a vital part of the business.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a buyer's or procurement department.
• Experience in stock distribution and supply chain management.
• Excellent English verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Process purchasing requisitions accurately and efficiently.
• Manage supplier relationships and negotiate prices.
• Monitor and report stock levels to avoid overstocking.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Data accuracy

Organizational skills

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

ERP purchasing management systems

Job description

Are you an experienced Buyer available for an immediate start in a temporary to permanent position, temping for approximately 3 months before, all being well, going permanent?

Rate of Pay: £15ph Salary: circa £30-35k

Days / Hours: Mon-Fri 830am-5pm (1 hr lunch) (37.5hrs per week)

Location: Luton, Beds

Duration: asap for 3 months or so then perm

Overview

working as a Buyer, you will be responsible for ensuring the control and planning of all stock levels, including quoting on customer orders. Your goal will be to ensure stock supplies arrive in a timely fashion as agreed and to the specifications required, negotiating the best prices where possible.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Processing purchasing requisitions accurately and efficiently
• dealing professionally and effectively with all suppliers across the UK and overseas ordering stock and agreeing schedules
• working closely with the supply chain team with inventory management, reviewing levels and reporting on them to ensure enough stock is held / on order but not overstocked costing the company money
• supporting the coordination of the inbound logistics and deliveries
• great communication with all parties working closely with them, keeping them informed along the way of arrival of stock, delays, updates, checking order confirmations and uploading the orders onto the purchase management system
• dealing with all order enquires via phone and email so excellent English verbal and written communication skills are a must
• obtaining supplier approval in accordance with ISO9001 or other applicable QS
• liaise with Accounts department re invoice / purchase issues
• maintain stock levels constantly in the purchase system so it is always accurate and up to date
• ad hoc support

Personal Requirements

• prove related experience in a buyers / procurement department
• ideally you will have worked in a stock distribution environment so understand the supply chain of stock and orders
• stock monitoring / forecasting experience would be ideal
• commercial acumen of awareness of negotiating prices, best deals and best opportunities available
• good MS Office knowledge - Word Excel and Outlook
• ERP purchasing management systems experience or similar
• accurate data skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• a self starter with initiative
• Someone that can work in a fast paced environment and still keep organised
• excellent English verbal and written communication skills
• full rights to work in the UK (not a student visa as no sponsorship for this temp role)

this is a pretty unique company that offers a great working environment for its staff. So, if you want to be part of it for the next few months, then please send James Newbury Appointments your CV for review.

If we do not respond within 3 working days, unfortunately, on this occasion you have not been shortlisted, though we do suggest you keep an eye for other potentially suitable roles as we would love to assist you if we can.

Thank you for your interest