Buyer

Reed; Herne Bay; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Career development

Supportive environment

Job summary

Reed in Herne Bay, Kent is seeking an experienced Buyer to join a busy procurement team. You will source and procure goods, build supplier relationships and manage contracts.

This full-time permanent role offers a competitive salary and standard hours, with onsite parking and opportunities for career development within a growing organisation.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a Buyer, Purchasing or Procurement role.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Excellent organisational abilities and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience working within manufacturing, distribution, or commercial environments is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Source and procure goods and services to meet requirements.
• Build and maintain supplier relationships.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and delivery schedules.
• Monitor supplier performance and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Manage stock levels and ensure timely procurement of materials.
• Forecast purchasing requirements with internal departments.
• Process purchase orders and maintain procurement records.
• Support continuous improvement across the supply chain.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Organisational skills

Time management

Procurement experience

Manufacturing experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Buyer

Herne Bay, Kent GBP30,000 - GBP42,000 per annum Monday to Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm Full-Time Permanent

Are you an experienced Buyer looking for your next opportunity?

A well-established and growing organisation based in Herne Bay, Kent is seeking a proactive and commercially minded Buyer to join their busy procurement team. This is an excellent opportunity for a purchasing professional looking to develop their career within a supportive and fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Source and procure goods and services in line with company requirements.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and delivery schedules.
• Monitor supplier performance and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Manage stock levels and ensure timely procurement of materials.
• Work closely with internal departments to forecast purchasing requirements.
• Process purchase orders and maintain accurate procurement records.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain.

Skills & Experience:

• Previous experience within a Buyer, Purchasing or Procurement role.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Excellent organisational abilities and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience working within manufacturing, distribution, or commercial environments is advantageous.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary of GBP30,000 - GBP42,000.
• Monday to Friday working hours.
• On-site parking.
• Career development opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.