Buyer

Interaction - Huntingdon; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in procurement based in England is seeking a Buyer to manage sourcing, ordering, and expediting of goods. This full-time position requires collaboration with sales and production teams to ensure operational needs are met. The ideal candidate will have experience in purchasing or procurement and possess strong analytical skills. The role involves maintaining accurate records and engaging with suppliers for effective communication.

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing or procurement is required.
• Ability to coordinate with suppliers and resolve issues.
• Strong record-keeping and administrative skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify gaps and delays in delivery of components.
• Engage with suppliers to resolve issues regarding price, quality, and delivery.
• Attend production and sales meetings.
• Perform administrative duties and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Supplier engagement

Analytical skills

Job description

My client based on the outskirts of St Ives Cambridgeshire are currently recruiting for a Buyer to join their team on a full time permanent basis. You will be providing support to the Sales and other teams in the company. You will plan and manage the sourcing, ordering and expediting goods, materials, and services to ensure that the company's operational needs are achieved and will support in procuring materials and services considering price, quality, and delivery to ensure continuity of supply.

• This is an office-based position 5 days a week.
• Hours : 8 : 00 – 17 : 30 Monday – Friday
• Salary – £25-30,000 DOE
• Own transport required for this position
• This role would suit you if you have held a role within purchasing or procurement as a Junior Buyer, Purchasing Assistant / Controller, or Expeditor.

Key responsibilities

• Work with buyers, planner, and production to identify gaps and delays in the delivery of components.
• Engage with suppliers to co-ordinate timing, resolve price, quality, delivery, or invoice issues, communicate and feedback to the team.
• Provide and update relevant Reports as necessary.
• Attend production and sales meetings.
• Perform admin duties, maintaining accurate records following policies, procedures, instructions, and guidelines.

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