Buyer

Morgan Jones Recruitment Consultants; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Buyer in Marden, Kent. The successful candidate will ensure the timely delivery of parts and materials, manage supplier relationships, and support production targets. The role involves negotiating contracts, analysing buying patterns, and acting as an SAP Super User. This is a permanent position with a flexible 35-hour workweek and offers professional development opportunities, along with a salary of up to GBP35,400 annum depending on experience.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• High level of accuracy and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Good administrative skills.

Responsibilities

• Interpret requirement plans and manage purchase orders.
• Progress orders to meet customer delivery schedules.
• Negotiate contracts and assess supplier suitability.
• Maintain strong supplier relationships and resolve quality issues.
• Act as SAP Super User for purchasing.

Skills

SAP experience

Strong negotiation skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Ability to work independently

Education

CIPS qualification or willingness to obtain

Tools

SAP

Job description

Fantastic opportunity for a Buyer with SAP experience in Marden, Kent! Ensure timely delivery of parts and materials, manage supplier relationships, and support production targets.

Benefits

• Salary up to GBP35,400 per annum DOE
• Permanent role, flexible 35-hour week
• Professional development opportunities
• Supportive team environment

About the Role and Client:

Our client, a leading manufacturing company, is seeking a Buyer to ensure on-time delivery of parts and materials, maintain agreed stock levels, and achieve the best value for the business. You ll play a key role in supporting production targets and supplier management.

Responsibilities

• Interpret requirement plans and manage purchase orders.
• Progress orders to meet customer delivery schedules.
• Analyse buying patterns and predict future trends.
• Negotiate contracts and assess supplier suitability.
• Maintain strong supplier relationships and resolve quality issues.
• Secure long-term cost agreements and review supply agreements.
• Support cost‑down programmes and process ECNs.
• Maintain accurate electronic and manual systems.
• Record and report vendor performance data.
• Collaborate with accounts on financial data and budgeting.
• Act as SAP Super User for purchasing.
• Manage contractor fitments in line with production needs.

Candidate Requirements

• High level of accuracy and organisational skills.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Good administrative skills.
• CIPS qualification or willingness to obtain it.

Apply now!