Buyer

Reynco; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fantastic Benefits

Hybrid working pattern

Job summary

Reynco Ltd, based near Ipswich in Suffolk, is seeking an experienced Buyer to join its Supply Chain team. The role covers international procurement, supplier management, inventory planning and continuous improvement, with a focus on intercompany procurement and stock availability.

You will manage supplier relationships, raise purchase orders, analyze forecasts and supplier performance, and support ERP development and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience managing supplier relationships
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills
• Experience with purchasing data, KPIs and performance reports
• Strong ERP system experience
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

Responsibilities

• Manage an assigned portfolio of suppliers and products
• Raise and manage purchase orders against purchasing plans
• Analyze forecasts, stock levels, shortages and supply risks
• Monitor supplier pricing, delivery performance and service levels
• Support supplier negotiations and cost-saving initiatives
• Produce purchasing, inventory and supplier performance reports
• Support ERP development, testing, data accuracy and process improvements
• Collaborate with Customer Service, Operations and Logistics
• Provide day-to-day guidance to the Purchasing Coordinator

Skills

Supplier management

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Stakeholder management

Tools

ERP system

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We're recruiting an experienced Buyer to join the Supply Chain team of a growing manufacturer and supplier of specialist construction products. This is a varied position combining international procurement, supplier management, inventory planning and continuous improvement, with the opportunity to help strengthen purchasing systems and processes across the business.

Location: Suffolk (Nr Ipswich)

Salary: £35,000-£40,000 (DOE) + Fantastic Benefits

About the Company

The business is part of an established international group and provides a broad range of technically led products and systems to the UK construction market.

With continued investment, an expanding product portfolio and a strong focus on innovation and sustainability, this is an excellent time to join a business offering the backing of a global organisation alongside the accessibility and opportunity of a growing UK operation.

The Role

Reporting to the Procurement and Business Process Manager, you'll manage an assigned portfolio of suppliers and products, with a particular focus on intercompany and international procurement.

You'll take responsibility for day-to-day purchasing activity, supplier performance and stock availability, ensuring products are procured efficiently, competitively and in line with customer and operational requirements.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing relationships with an assigned portfolio of suppliers
• Raising and managing purchase orders against agreed purchasing plans
• Analysing forecasts, stock levels, shortages and potential supply risks
• Monitoring supplier pricing, delivery performance and agreed service levels
• Supporting supplier negotiations, sourcing exercises and cost‑saving initiatives
• Producing purchasing, inventory and supplier performance reports
• Supporting ERP development, testing, data accuracy and process improvements
• Working closely with Customer Service, Operations and Logistics
• Providing day-to-day guidance and workload support to the Purchasing Coordinator

The Ideal Candidate

You'll have previous experience within a Buyer, Procurement or Supply Chain position and be comfortable managing suppliers, purchasing activity and stock requirements within a fast‑moving environment.

International procurement experience is important, alongside a good understanding of supplier performance, demand planning and inventory management.

You'll also need:

• Experience managing supplier relationships and leading supplier meetings
• Experience supporting sourcing exercises and commercial negotiations
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving ability
• Confidence working with purchasing data, KPIs and performance reports
• Strong ERP system experience
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management skills
• The ability to manage competing priorities independently

Previous experience within roofing products, construction materials, building products or a related manufacturing environment would be advantageous. Experience supporting ERP improvement projects, intercompany purchasing or a small team would also be beneficial.

Why you'll love this role

This is an opportunity to join a growing and forward‑thinking business where procurement has a genuine influence on product availability, customer service and wider business performance.

You'll have ownership of an established supplier portfolio while contributing to sourcing, systems development and wider supply‑chain improvements. The business also offers a hybrid working arrangement, with three days based in its Hadleigh office and two days working from home.

Diversity & Inclusion

Reynco Ltd operate an inclusive and diverse recruitment process, ensuring all candidates are treated fairly and without discrimination.

If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and one of our trained consultants will assist