Buyer

Hales Group Limited; Eye; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established manufacturing company in Eye, Suffolk is seeking an experienced Buyer to manage procurement for indirect goods. This role involves sourcing, negotiating, and ensuring timely delivery of materials while supporting internal teams and driving continuous improvement. Ideal candidates will have experience in procurement, strong negotiation skills, and be confident with ERP systems. Benefits include a pension scheme, life assurance, and additional holiday days.

Benefits

Pension & Life Assurance

Contributory pension scheme

23 holiday days rising to 25

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a procurement role (indirect goods preferred).
• Strong negotiation and commercial skills.
• Excellent communication and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier relationships and identify new sourcing opportunities.
• Support stock control and ERP system processes.
• Ensure timely and cost-effective procurement of materials.
• Collaborate with internal teams to meet production and sales targets.
• Drive continuous improvement across the supply chain.

Skills

Procurement experience

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

ERP systems experience

Education

CIPS Level 4 qualified or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Buyer - ManufacturingEye, SuffolkSalary is dependent on experienceFull-TimePermanent We are working with a long-established, globally recognised manufacturer based in Eye, Suffolk, who are looking to expand their procurement team with the addition of a Buyer. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business that's been at the forefront of its industry for over 60 years, supplying high quality products to clients in over 110 countries. With a strong focus on innovation, continuous improvement, and customer service, the company is entering an exciting phase of growth. The Role: As Buyer, you'll play a key role in managing the procurement of indirect goods, supporting operational teams, and maintaining strong supplier relationships. You'll be involved in sourcing, negotiating, and ensuring timely delivery of materials, all while contributing to the company's long-term strategic goals. Key Responsibilities:

• Manage supplier relationships and identify new sourcing opportunities
• Support stock control and ERP system processes
• Ensure timely and cost-effective procurement of materials
• Collaborate with internal teams to meet production and sales targets
• Drive continuous improvement across the supply chain

What We're Looking For:

• Previous experience in a procurement role (indirect goods preferred)
• Strong negotiation and commercial skills
• Excellent communication and attention to detail
• Confident using ERP systems and Microsoft Office
• Ideally CIPS Level 4 qualified or equivalent experience

Benefits:

• Pension & Life Assurance
• Company Group Personal Pension Scheme: The scheme is a contributory scheme, with the employee contributing 4% of earnings and the Company contributing 4% of earnings. Company contributions increase to 6% after 5 years' service and 7% after 10 years' service.
• Life Assurance is provided at 3 times basic salary.
• 23 holiday days rising to 25 holiday days plus Bank Holidays.

If you're a proactive and driven individual looking to join a forward-thinking business with a global reach, we'd love to hear from you. For more information, please call Megan Reeve on or you can apply below.