Buyer

H-Seventeen; Guiseley; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing and engineering firm in Guiseley is seeking a Buyer to procure components and manage supplier relationships. The ideal candidate will have experience in a manufacturing environment, strong communication skills, and the ability to negotiate effectively. This full-time position offers a salary between £38,000 - £42,000 and market-leading benefits, emphasizing employee development and growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Project management experience would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Procuring components for UK manufacturing operations.
• Expediting purchase orders for timely delivery.
• Managing relationships with suppliers and negotiating contracts.
• Collaborating with procurement and supply chain teams.

Skills

Technical Buyer experience

Ability to read technical engineering drawings

Excellent communication skills

Confident negotiation skills

Good IT skills including Microsoft Office

Excellent problem-solving skills

Job description

Overview

Role - Buyer
Employment Type - Full-Time, Permanent
Salary - £38,000 - £42,000+ market leading benefits
Sector - Manufacturing and Engineering

Responsibilities

• Procuring components for UK manufacturing operations and spare parts as required
• Expediting purchase orders to ensure timely delivery
• Managing relationships with suppliers/vendors and negotiating contracts
• Working closely with the other procurement & supply chain teams within the business to meet company objectives - UK and internationally
• Handling any supply chain issues promptly and professionally
• Participating in process improvement initiatives
• Ensuring compliance with company procurement policies and procedures

Qualifications and Candidate Experience

• Technical Buyer with experience working in a manufacturing or engineering environment
• Ability to read technical engineering drawings
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A confident negotiator
• Good level of IT skills, including Microsoft Office
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to show initiative and take ownership of a situation
• Project management experience would be advantageous but not essential

This is a role with a leading manufacturing and engineering company; they emphasise employee development and growth. If you are interested, please submit your CV for consideration.