Buyer

Recruit4staff LTD; Ludford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on site parking

Company events

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension contribution scheme

Working in a Modern environment

Job summary

Recruit4Staff are representing a leading manufacturing company in Ludlow, UK, recruiting a Buyer to join their expanding facility. The role is days-based, 8:30am–5pm, Monday to Friday, with permanent employment and on-site benefits.

The successful candidate will have essential purchasing experience, MRP exposure, and strong negotiation skills, with driving a plus. Commutable from nearby towns and willing to work in a modern manufacturing environment for a salary dependent on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role is essential.
• MRP experience required.
• Purchasing experience essential.
• Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing business essential.
• Proven ability to meet schedules.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Must DRIVE.
• Relevant job titles include Purchasing Coordinator, Buyer, Junior Buyer.

Responsibilities

• Delivering on time management & shortage escalation.
• Reviewing stock / Inventory control.
• Identifying production shortages and escalating any issues.
• Invoice query resolution.
• Liaising with suppliers.
• Negotiating with suppliers (Both existing & New).
• Managing new suppliers into the company and auditing against SLA's that are in place.
• Managing specific projects.
• Obtaining accurate price & lead times of materials.
• Working to budgets that have been provided.

Skills

Purchasing

Inventory control

Negotiation

MRP

Supplier liaison

Budget management

Driving

Schedule adherence

Job description

Recruit4Staff are pleased to be representing their client, a leading Manufacturing company in their search for a Buyerto work in their expanding facility in Ludlow.

For the successful Buyer our client is offering:

The starting salary is depending on experience

Days based role 8:30am - 5pm Monday to Friday

Permanent position

• Free on site parking
• Company events
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Pension contribution scheme
• Working in a Modern environment

The Role - Buyer:

• Delivering on time management & shortage escalation
• Reviewing stock / Inventory control
• Identifying production shortages and escalating any issues
• Invoice query resolution
• Liaising with suppliers
• Negotiating with suppliers (Both existing & New)
• Managing new suppliers into the companyVisit suppliers and auditing against SLA's that are in place
• Managing specific projects
• Obtaining accurate price & lead times of materials
• Working to budgets that have been provided

What our client is looking for in a Buyer:

• Experience in a similar role - ESSENTIAL
• MRP experience
• Purchasing experience - ESSENTIAL
• Experience working in a fast paced manufacturing business - ESSENTIAL
• Proven ability to meet schedules
• Strong negotiation skills
• Must DRIVE
• Key Skills or Similar Job Titles: Purchasing Coordinator, Purchasing Assistant, Planning Coordinator, Purchasing and Planning Coordinator, Purchasing, Buyer, Junior Buyer

Commutable from: Ludlow, Much Wenlock, Craven Arms, Hereford, Bridgnorth, Kidderminster, Worcester, Bewdley