Buyer

Chase and Holland; Leeds; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Buyer in Leeds to join their client’s growing Supply Chain Team. The role involves sourcing, negotiating supplier pricing and maintaining stock availability. Ideal candidates will have experience in similar positions within fast-paced environments and possess excellent Excel skills. The position offers a salary ranging from £35,000 to £45,000 along with various employee benefits, including flexible working arrangements and professional growth opportunities.

Benefits

23 days annual leave, increasing to 25 with service

3% employer contribution to pension

Contemporary workspace

Complimentary snacks and breakfast

Flexible working arrangements

Funded qualifications for professional growth

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar position ideally within a fast paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Purchase and source products to ensure consistent stock availability.
• Negotiate supplier pricing, terms, and agreements to achieve favourable outcomes.
• Track supplier performance and manage any issues that arise.
• Review inventory levels and generate purchase orders as required.
• Identify cost-saving and efficiency opportunities within the supply chain.
• Provide the sales team with accurate pricing and supply updates.
• Keep ERP system records up to date and accurate.
• Support ongoing improvement initiatives across supply chain operations.

Skills

Excellent Excel skills

Proactive and positive attitude

Desire to learn, develop and grow

Job description

Buyer - Leeds - £35,000 - £45,000

Chase & Holland are delighted to support one of our clients in the West Yorkshire area in the recruitment of a Buyer to join their multi award-winning organisation. The Buyer is a member of the Supply Chain Team and will be joining during a period of significant growth. You will be responsible for sourcing, negotiating and the best pricing and supply partnerships.

Benefits:

• Annual leave: 23 days, increasing to 25 with continued service, plus all bank holidays
• Pension: 3% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution
• Contemporary workspace featuring collaborative breakout areas
• Complimentary snacks and breakfast options available on-site
• Flexible working arrangements to help maintain a positive work-life balance
• Professional growth opportunities, including funded qualifications relevant to your role

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Purchase and source products to ensure consistent stock availability
• Negotiate supplier pricing, terms, and agreements to achieve favourable outcomes
• Track supplier performance and manage any issues that arise
• Review inventory levels and generate purchase orders as required
• Identify cost-saving and efficiency opportunities within the supply chain
• Provide the sales team with accurate pricing and supply updates
• Keep ERP system records up to date and accurate
• Support ongoing improvement initiatives across supply chain operations

Required experience:

• Experience in a similar position ideally within a fast paced environment
• Excellent Excel skills
• Proactive and positive attitude
• A desire to learn, develop and grow

If you are interested in finding out more about this exciting Buyer opportunity, please click 'apply now'.

Chase & Holland acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. We specialise in finance, supply chain, HR, IT, and office support recruitment and comfortably service Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Staffordshire.