Buyer

Gap Personnel; Essex; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Contributory Pension Scheme (6–7%)

Enhanced holiday (24 days)

Job summary

Gap Personnel is seeking a commercially driven Buyer in Southend-on-Sea for a full-time, permanent position. The role offers up to £40,000 per annum, depending on experience, with a 39-hour week (Mon-Thu 08:00-17:00, Fri 08:00-13:00).

You will manage Purchase Orders and SAP records, review supplier agreements for value, monitor deliveries, negotiate prices, and build strong supplier relationships to drive cost savings and performance improvements.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths, or equivalent, at Grade C/4 or above.
• Experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain or a similar commercial environment.
• Good understanding of supplier management and commercial processes.
• Experience of assessing supplier performance and making appropriate decisions.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Good commercial awareness and understanding of supplier terms.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and IT systems.
• Ability to build relationships with suppliers and stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage Purchase Orders and SAP records in line with targets.
• Review supplier agreements to ensure value for money.
• Monitor orders and ensure on-time deliveries.
• Build and maintain relationships with suppliers.
• Monitor supplier performance and address issues.
• Identify sourcing opportunities within the supplier network.
• Request and review supplier quotations and pricing.
• Analyse costs to ensure pricing is competitive.
• Negotiate prices, terms and conditions with suppliers.
• Track and report supplier performance.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation actions.
• Look for cost-saving opportunities and support business cases.
• Monitor spending within the approved budget.
• Support continuous improvement and process changes.
• Follow company policies and health & safety policies.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier management

Purchasing experience

Communication

Microsoft Office

Teamwork

Organization

Problem solving

Education

GCSE English & Maths

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you a commercially driven Buyer with strong negotiation skills and a talent for building supplier relationships?

Role: Buyer

Location: Southend-on-sea

Pay: Up-to £40,000 per annum, depending on experience

Job: Full time, permanent

Hours: 39 Hours, Mon - Thur 08.00-17.00 Fri 08.00-13.00

Key Duties

• Manage Purchase Orders and SAP records in line with agreed targets.
• Review current supplier agreements to ensure good value for money.
• Monitor orders and ensure deliveries are made on time.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with suppliers.
• Monitor supplier performance and deal with issues when required.
• Identify sourcing opportunities within the existing supplier network.
• Request and review supplier quotations and pricing.
• Analyse costs to ensure pricing is competitive and reasonable.
• Negotiate prices, terms and conditions with suppliers.
• Track and report on supplier performance.
• Identify potential risks and put actions in place to reduce them.
• Look for ways to reduce costs and support savings proposals with business cases.
• Monitor spending to ensure it remains within the approved budget.
• Support continuous improvement projects and help implement process changes.
• Work in accordance with all company policies, procedures and requirements.
• Follow all Health & Safety policies and help maintain a safe working environment.
• Complete any other reasonable and relevant duties as required.
• Duties may vary and are not limited to those listed above.

Essential Skills & Experience

• GCSE English and Maths, or equivalent, at Grade C/4 or above.
• Previous experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain or a similar commercial environment.
• Good understanding of supplier management and commercial processes.
• Experience of assessing supplier performance and making appropriate decisions.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Good commercial awareness and an understanding of supplier terms and obligations.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and general IT systems.
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with suppliers, colleagues and stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively within a team.
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritise work, manage deadlines and perform effectively under pressure.

Personal Attributes

• Positive, practical and willing-to-help approach.
• Strong team-working attitude.
• Confident and professional when dealing with people at all levels.
• Customer-focused with a commitment to providing a high standard of service.
• Well organised with good time management skills.
• Proactive approach to planning and problem solving.
• Strong focus on productivity, accuracy and quality.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing business requirements.
• Takes responsibility and ownership for work and decisions.
• Committed to learning, developing and finding ways to improve.

The Company offers competitive benefits, including:

• Health Care Cash Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Contributory Pension Scheme for eligible employees (6% increasing to 7%)
• Enhanced holiday (24 days holiday in addition to UK bank and public holidays)
• Life Assurance
• Company Sick Pay Scheme
• Flexitime
• Early finish on Friday s
• Sports and Social Club
• Free car parking
• Free access to a local gym
• Onsite café

( Available after 1 year of service)