Buyer

E3 Recruitment; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 Days annual leave + Bank holidays

Company pension contributions of up to 8%

Job summary

A global engineering and manufacturing leader is seeking a Buyer for its Huddersfield location. This position involves managing supplier portfolios, developing supply chain strategies, and conducting supplier evaluations. Candidates should have experience in technical manufacturing environments and skills in negotiation, SAP, and Salesforce. The role offers a competitive salary of up to £45,000 per year, along with 25 days of annual leave and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Category Buyer or in related roles within a technical manufacturing environment.
• Ability to negotiate skillfully with internal and external groups.
• Possess experience managing a portfolio of commodities and developing supply chain strategies.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of commodities and suppliers, ensuring value for money and optimising supplier performance.
• Develop and represent the supply chain department.
• Provide input and forecasts on supply related to specific projects.
• Introduce strategies to effectively manage current and future supply chains.
• Conduct supplier evaluations including business reviews, supplier visits, and contract reviews.
• Support business continuous improvement activities.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier Management

SAP

Salesforce

Education

CIPS/MCIPS preferred

Tools

SAP

Salesforce

Job description

This range is provided by E3 Recruitment. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

Buyer required for a Global Engineering and Manufacturing leader, with multiple worldwide locations employing 1000 + staff and is renowned for quality and innovative deliverables.

The successful Buyer will be easily able to commute to HUDDERSFIELD from surrounding towns & cities, including Leeds, Dewsbury, Halifax, Wakefield and Brighouse.

Key Responsibilities of the Buyer will include:

• Manage a portfolio of commodities and suppliers, ensuring value for money and optimising supplier performance.
• Develop and represent the supply chain department
• Provide input and forecasts on supply relating to specific projects
• Introduce strategies to effectively manage current and future supply chains
• Conduct supplier evaluations including business reviews, supplier visits, contract and SLA reviews.
• Support business continuous improvement activities
• Maintain SAP and other databases are accurate at all times

For the Buyer role, we are keen to receive CV’s from candidates who possess:

• Experience as a Category Buyer or other related roles within a technical manufacturing environment
• SAP or Salesforce experience
• Ability to negotiate skilfully with internal and external groups
• CIPS/MCIPS preferred but not essential

Salary & Benefits:

• Up to £45,000 depending on experience
• 37.5 hours per week
• 25 Days annual leave + Bank holidays
• Company pension contributions of up to 8%

Please be aware that many roles working for our client will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.

You must meet Right to Work in the UK criteria and achieve the required security and clearance requirements to undertake this role.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Purchasing

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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