Buyer

Equals One Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading furniture manufacturer in Leeds is seeking an experienced Buyer to manage procurement, maintain supplier relationships, and optimize material supply. The ideal candidate has prior experience in a purchasing role, strong negotiation skills, and is proficient in Microsoft Excel. This role offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to work on exciting projects.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a buying/purchasing role in the manufacturing sector is desirable.
• Good understanding of supply chain and stock control processes.
• Organised, with excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement of raw materials, fittings, and services for production.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships.
• Monitor stock levels and place orders in line with production requirements.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Supplier management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Job description

Overview

Buyer (Hotel Furniture) – Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire; Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 per annum (DOE) + benefits; Contract: Full-time, Permanent

About Us
Curtis is a leader in designing, manufacturing, and installing high-quality contract furniture for the hotel sector. Working with clients such as Hilton, De Vere, Holiday Inn & Crowne Plaza. With a Head Office located just 10 minutes from Leeds City Centre, we make high specification, bespoke hotel furniture. Our ethos is to provide a highly professional working environment with challenging and rewarding projects and opportunity for ongoing personal development.

The Role

We’re looking for an experienced Buyer to join our fast-paced team at our Leeds headquarters. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in ensuring the smooth and cost-effective supply of materials and components, helping us continue to deliver outstanding projects on time and on budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage procurement of raw materials, fittings, and services for production
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, negotiating best value on price, quality, and lead times
• Monitor stock levels and place orders in line with production requirements
• Support the production team by ensuring materials are available when needed
• Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality
• Maintain accurate records and supplier performance reports

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in a buying/purchasing role (manufacturing sector desirable)
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills
• Good understanding of supply chain and stock control processes
• Organised, with excellent attention to detail
• Confident communicator and team player
• IT literate with good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel