Buyer

Matchtech; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-tech manufacturing company in the UK is seeking a Buyer with experience in procurement and purchasing. The Buyer will manage supplier relationships and contribute to cost-saving initiatives within a supportive team environment. Ideal candidates will have strong negotiation skills and an interest in technology manufacturing. This role requires being office-based five days a week.

Qualifications

• Background in purchasing, procurement, or related field is required.
• Interest in the technology manufacturing sector is advantageous.
• Experience within a procurement role is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers.
• Manage the full lifecycle of procurements.
• Raise and expedite Purchase Orders.
• Support procurement best practices.

Skills

Supplier relationship management

Negotiation skills

IT literacy

Commercial acumen

People skills

Tools

MRP

ERP

Job description

Successful high-tech manufacturing business require a Buyer. Applicants need a background within procurement or purchasing, be positive, proactive and outgoing individuals ready to make a difference within a supportive and high-performing team.

The Buyer will join a team of Buyers and Senior Buyers reporting into a Procurement Manager. The business have an outstanding culture, team ethos and are now looking for a Buyer to help the company strive towards their cost savings targets. This is an excellent opportunity for someone stepping-up, or an experienced Buyer looking to make an impact around procurement strategies and best practice.

Specific duties of the Buyer include:

• Foster strong and collaborative relationships with suppliers - drive performance, innovation and collaboration
• Full lifecycle procurements - supplier selection, tendering, negotiation and supplier management
• Management of the PO purchase - raise, place, expedite
• Maintenance of department and supplier data in MRP
• Support Procurement & Supply Chain management in adoption of procurement best practice

Buyer applicants should meet the following criteria:

• Purchasing, Procurement, Buyer or related supply chain background
• Interest in the technology manufacturing sector
• IT literacy, and/or MRP, ERP experience
• Commercial acumen, people skills and the ability to influence
• Comfortable being office based 5 days per week