Buyer

Mane Energy; Luton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in Luton is seeking a Buyer to manage purchasing activities. This role involves negotiating pricing and terms, ensuring timely delivery, and analyzing procurement needs. The ideal candidate will have procurement experience in a manufacturing environment, strong problem-solving skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Join us to enhance supplier relationships and contribute to business success.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement within a manufacturing or technical environment, ideally aerospace.
• Ability to write specifications, prepare bid documents, and manage bidding processes.
• Proven contract negotiation experience with a successful record.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process purchase orders for goods and services based on business demand.
• Negotiate with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery and the best value.
• Manage the bid/quote process for services, supplies, and equipment.

Skills

Procurement experience

Contract negotiation

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Experience using ERP systems

Education

Post-secondary degree or relevant education and experience

Job description

The Buyer is responsible for a wide range of purchasing activities, including negotiating pricing, delivery, terms, and long-term contracts for goods and services. This role ensures that all procurement activities comply with relevant laws, regulations, and internal company procedures, while supporting overall business objectives.

Core Responsibilities

• Prepare and process purchase orders for goods, services, and supplies based on business demand.

• Ensure on-time delivery of products and services, negotiating with suppliers to secure the best value and quality.

• Initiate and manage the bid/quote process for services, supplies, and equipment; prepare bid documents, conduct bid analysis, and provide purchase recommendations.

• Resolve issues arising from the procurement of services, supplies, and equipment.

• Analyse reports to identify purchasing needs, prepare RFQs, evaluate quotes, select suppliers, and create/approve purchase orders.

• Manage specific custom commodities, balancing demand while understanding supplier capabilities and capacity.

• Apply knowledge of market drivers to achieve reasonable pricing and reduce supply chain risk.

• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with suppliers to stay informed on trends, technologies, and available products/services.

• Conduct and document regular supplier account reviews.

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date purchase order information within the purchasing system (e.g., delivery dates, pricing, change orders, lead times, supplier data).

• Update and maintain departmental KPIs.

• Ensure adherence to company and trade compliance processes, including standard work procedures.

• Carry out other duties as required.

• Use independent judgment and discretion in significant matters.

• Maintain regular consistent, and punctual attendance; additional hours may occasionally be required.

Skills & Experience

• Experience in procurement within a manufacturing or technical environment, ideally aerospace.

• Ability to write specifications, prepare bid documents, manage bidding processes, and analyse bid results.

• Proven contract negotiation experience with a strong success record.

• Strong problem-solving abilities, using multiple sources of information to make sound decisions.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to drive tasks to completion.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

• Experience using ERP systems.

Education

• Post-secondary degree or a combination of relevant education and experience sufficient to fulfil the expectations of the role.