Buyer

Fabric Recruitment Careers; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Buyer in Loughborough. The role involves managing supplier relationships, procuring materials, and ensuring effective negotiation for prices and terms. Ideal candidates will have a background in manufacturing or engineering, with strong negotiation and communication skills, including an advantage for Italian language proficiency. This is a great opportunity to advance your supply chain career.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment is essential.
• Advanced negotiation capabilities required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills necessary.
• Full driving licence needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier relationships for timely procurement.
• Develop and maintain an approved supplier list.
• Negotiate pricing and terms with suppliers.
• Evaluate performance and onboard vendors.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Italian language skills

Job description

Buyer

Loughborough

£40,000-£42,000

Introduction to the Company

This is an exciting opportunity to join a successful business based in Loughborough.

You will be responsible for managing supplier relationships and ensuring the timely and cost-effective procurement of materials and components.

Description of the role :

• Developing and maintaining an approved supplier list.
• Managing relationships and communication with suppliers and vendors.
• Purchasing raw materials and components.
• Negotiating pricing, terms and schedules with suppliers.
• Evaluating and on-boarding vendors, reporting on performance.
• Placing and managing orders.
• Participating in progress and status review meetings.

About you :

• Experience of working within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Advanced negotiation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Italian language skills would be a distinct advantage.
• A strong problem solver with a methodical approach.
• Full driving licence.

If you are an experienced and motivated Buyer looking to take the next step in your supply chain career, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join a dedicated team where your expertise will make a real impact....