Buyer

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); Halifax; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global healthcare product provider in Halifax is seeking a Buyer to manage production schedules and negotiate contracts. This full-time role requires experience in MRP/ERP systems, a full UK driving licence, and strong commercial awareness. Benefits include 26 days annual leave, a pension plan, and staff discounts. Apply today if you want to advance your purchasing career!

Benefits

26 days annual leave rising to 28

Pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Bike2Work

Free onsite parking

Staff discount on products

Access to Perkbox

Qualifications

• Experience in MRP/ERP systems.
• Ability to negotiate effectively and manage supplier performance.
• Strong commercial awareness and commitment to quality.

Responsibilities

• Manage production schedules through effective MRP planning.
• Source materials and negotiate cost-effective contracts.
• Identify and develop reliable suppliers.

Skills

Experience in MRP/ERP systems

Commercial awareness

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Overview

Do you have experience in Buying / Procurement? Want to develop your purchasing career in a varied and interesting business? Look no further. This global leader in healthcare product provision is seeking a Buyer to negotiate pricing favourably and be involved in the production planning process to help everything run smoothly and cost-effectively.

Salary: Competitive

Location: Halifax

Role Type: Full time / Permanent / Mon-Fri / 8:00 – 16:30

Benefits: 26 days annual leave rising to 28 + Bank Holidays (BH), the option to buy/sell/carry over annual leave, pension, Employee Assistance Programme, Bike2Work, free onsite parking, long service recognition, staff discount on products and access to Perkbox

The Role

• Manage production schedules through effective MRP planning to ensure uninterrupted supply and smooth operations.
• Source materials and negotiate cost-effective contracts while upholding quality, delivery, and customer satisfaction standards.
• Identify and develop reliable suppliers, manage supplier performance, and conduct regular reviews to drive improvements.
• Prepare and authorise contracts and invoices, oversee purchase orders, monitor market trends, and support cost-reduction initiatives.
• Focus on stock control, supplier negotiations, and developing efficient supply agreements.

Requirements

• Experience in MRP/ERP systems
• Commercial awareness
• Full UK driving licence (occasional travel between sites)

Sound like your kind of role? Apply today!