Buyer

fabric recruitment; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A successful business in Loughborough is seeking a motivated Buyer to manage supplier relationships and ensure cost-effective procurement of materials. This role requires experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment, strong negotiation skills, and excellent communication abilities. The ideal candidate will be a problem solver with a full driving licence and knowledge of Italian being an advantage. Apply now to join a dedicated team.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

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...