Buyer

Euro-Projects Recruitment Ltd; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Early Friday finish

Job summary

Euro-Projects Recruitment Ltd, in partnership with an established engineering manufacturer, seeks a Buyer to identify and source new suppliers to reduce material costs. Metals/fabrication knowledge is advantageous.

The role involves raising and managing purchase orders, negotiating with suppliers, and maintaining accurate ERP/MRP records in a fast-paced environment. You will monitor orders, manage supplier quotations, and build strong supplier relationships while ensuring timely delivery and

Qualifications

• This role requires proven purchasing experience in manufacturing/engineering, with ability to source new suppliers and reduce costs.
• Experience raising and managing purchase orders and strong supplier negotiation skills are essential.
• Industry knowledge in metals/fabrication is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Raise, process and manage purchase orders in line with company procedures.
• Obtain and compare supplier quotations to ensure competitive pricing and value for money.
• Liaise with suppliers on pricing, availability, lead times and delivery schedules.
• Monitor outstanding orders and chase late deliveries to maintain schedules.
• Maintain accurate purchasing, supplier and product records in the ERP/MRP system.
• Assist with supplier selection and ongoing supplier management.
• Negotiate terms and prices with suppliers and build strong relationships.

Skills

Sourcing suppliers

Supplier relationship

Negotiation

Attention to detail

ERP/MRP experience

Purchase orders management

Manufacturing/engineering background

Education

CIPS qualification (desirable)

Tools

ERP/MRP system

Job description

Buyer

• Excellent opportunity for a proven Buyer to join an established, growing engineering business.
• Primarily responsible for identifying and sourcing new suppliers to ensure material costs are reduced where possible. Specific metals / fabrication knowledge would be an advantage.
• Fantastic working culture and tenure amongst the team. Very friendly and supportive environment.

Due to continued growth, we are working in partnership with an established engineering manufacturer to recruit a Buyer to join the team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experience purchasing professional with a track record of identifying and sourcing new suppliers to help reduce material costs. As prices can vary at short notice, the role is fairly fast paced in nature. Strong communication skills and relationship building with suppliers are both important qualities for this role.

Salary: c£35,000 as a guideline (possibly flexible DOE) + 25 days holiday. Early Friday finish.

This Buyer job will suit:

• Demonstrable experience within a purchasing / procurement environment, preferably within a manufacturing / engineering business. Specific metals / steel experience would be highly relevant.
• Experience of raising and managing purchase orders.
• Strong supplier relationship and communication skills.
• Good commercial and negotiation skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
• Experience using an ERP, MRP or purchasing system.
• CIPS / Purchasing related qualifications are desirable, but not essential for the right character fit.

The Buyer job will involve:

• Raise, process and manage purchase orders in accordance with company procedures.
• Obtain and compare supplier quotations to ensure competitive pricing and value for money.
• Liaise with suppliers regarding pricing, availability, lead times, order amendments and delivery schedules.
• Monitor outstanding purchase orders and follow up on late or delayed deliveries.
• Maintain accurate purchasing, supplier and product records within the company purchasing/ERP system.
• Assist with supplier selection, onboarding and ongoing supplier management.
• Negotiate, where appropriate, pricing, delivery terms and other commercial requirements with suppliers.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

This Buyer job is commutable from Coalville, Loughborough, Leicester, Castle Donington, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Derby, Nottingham.

Reference: JP-BL