Buyer

Westray Recruitment Consultants Ltd; Knaresborough; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Hybrid working (discussed at interview

Educational support and advancement

Modern technology and equipment

Job summary

Westray Recruitment Group is seeking a Buyer to join our client near Knaresborough. You will contribute to a dynamic procurement function, handling sourcing, negotiation and PO management across a broad product range.

You'll join a small, collaborative team, with access to high-tech tools, training, and clear career development. The role is permanent with hybrid options and a competitive £35K salary, working 8am-4:30pm or 8:30am-5pm.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years buying experience.
• Strong data trend and analysis skills.
• Experience working with internal and external teams including sales and warehouse.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP) and Microsoft Excel.
• Experience in a business with large inventory preferred.
• Excellent relationship-building abilities.
• Self-motivated and eager to learn across the supply chain.
• Able to work autonomously and own the function.
• Career-minded and committed to development.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing and research: Find reliable vendors, compare product quality vs price, and research market trends.
• Negotiation: Negotiate best prices, terms, and delivery with suppliers.
• Ordering and Administration: Raise, track, and manage POs using ERP systems.
• Quality and Standards: Ensure items meet safety, regulatory and quality requirements.
• Problem Solving: Expedite shipments, resolve disputes, and handle disruptions.
• Cost Optimisation: Balance cost with brand/operational standards.

Skills

Buying experience

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Inventory knowledge

Relationship building

Autonomy

Ownership

Continuous learning

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU?

• Knaresborough location


• Permanent role from day one


• Salary £35K per annum


• 25 days holiday plus statutory


• Incredibly modern business, utilising the best and latest technologies


• Full time role


• Working hours either 8am-4:30pm Monday to Friday or 8:30am-5pm Monday to Friday


• Limited hybrid working – discussed at interview – office focused


• Highly flexible working culture, the business works in total honesty and transparency


• High tech/market leading equipment provided, latest phone, latest laptop etc


• Educational support and advancement within the role

THE BUSINESS

Westray Recruitment Group is seeking a Buyer to work for a client based in the Knaresborough area. You will join an existing team of 4 and you will perform a buying procurement function within the business. The organisation has over 6000 goods registered within inventory with 300 0 stocked products. You will be dynamic to undertake buying within a wide variation of products covered by a diversified mix of suppliers.

The organisation has a shared inclusive culture and you form part of tight nit team. The organisation in question invests in its staff and is an avid believer of both personal and professional development.

This role involves buying, forecasting, understanding buying patterns, trending and analysing data, stock analysis, process optimisation, managing non-conformance, reviewing suppliers, completing evaluation matrix’s, negotiation, rebate negotiation and project work. This is a well-rounded role that will enable the successful candidate to develop their buying skills and develop in the role.

THE ROLE

• Sourcing and Research: Find reliable vendors, compare product quality versus price, and research market trends or consumer data.


• Negotiation: Negotiate the best possible prices, payment terms, and delivery schedules with suppliers.


• Ordering and Administration: Raise, track, and manage Purchase Orders using Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.


• Quality and Standards: Work with internal teams to make sure purchased items meet safety, regulatory, and quality requirements.


• Problem Solving: Expedite delayed shipments, resolve invoice or quality disputes, and handle supply chain disruptions.


• Cost Optimisation: Balance cost efficiency with brand and operational standards to protect the company’s bottom line.

THE PERSON

• Minimum of 2 year’s buying experience


• The ability to trend and analyse data


• The ability to work closely with internal and external teams including sales agents and warehouse, plus additional key stakeholders


• Strong competency with ERP systems such as SAP, Microsoft Excel or similar systems


• Ideally working within a business with a large inventory


• Strong relationship builder


• We are seeking someone who is passionate and wants to learn about all elements of supply chain and develop in the role


• The ability to work autonomously and take ownership of their function


• Someone with a thirst for learning and continual development


• A career minded individual