Buyer

SF Recruitment; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Buyer to join a dynamic procurement team in Loughborough. The ideal candidate will manage supplier relationships, negotiate terms, and ensure product quality. This full-time role requires strong negotiation and communication skills, as well as experience in procurement or category management. Competitive salary between £30,000 and £35,000 per annum.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Buyer or Category Management role.
• Confident with sourcing and processing orders.
• Ability to build rapport at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate costs, lead times, and manage service agreements.
• Attend meetings with suppliers to minimize risks.
• Ensure goods are delivered to the highest quality.

Skills

Supplier management

Negotiation skills

Effective communication

Tools

Excel

ERP software

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Buyer

Location: Loughborough, Leicestershire

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Hours of Work: Monday - Friday – Office Based

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum

The Procurement and Supply Chain division at SF recruitment are recruiting for a Buyer to join their client based in Loughborough. You will be part of a hard working and fast paced procurement team and report directly into the Procurement Manager.

Responsibilities

• Supplier management - negotiating costs, lead times, rebates and managing service agreements.
• Attending regular meetings with new and existing suppliers to minimise supply chain risks and identify areas of improvements.
• Placing orders manually and on an ERP system.
• Ensuring all goods are delivered to the highest quality - investigating any damaged/delayed goods.
• Category management
• Carrying out regular market research to ensure you have the in demand products available to provide to your key customers.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Experience in a Buyer or Category Management role, or looking to step up in procurement.
• Confident with sourcing and processing orders.
• Ability to build rapport at all levels through effective communication skills.
• Strong negotiation skills with suppliers.
• Experience in managing and maintaining accurate stock levels.
• IT systems including Excel and internal ERP software.

How to Apply

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We are hoping for somebody to join my client before the end of October 2025.