Buyer

Barclay Meade; Lymington; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-tech manufacturing business is looking for a Buyer in Lymington. This role involves managing supplier relationships, full lifecycle procurements, and supporting procurement best practices. The ideal candidate should have a background in purchasing or procurement. The company promotes a positive team culture and values collaboration. This position is office-based, requiring five days a week on-site work.

Qualifications

• Background in Purchasing, Procurement, Buyer, or related areas required.
• Interest in technology manufacturing sector is essential.
• Experience with MRP and ERP systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build collaborative relationships with suppliers.
• Handle full lifecycle procurements and supplier management.
• Manage purchase orders and maintain supplier data.

Skills

Purchasing

Procurement

Commercial acumen

People skills

IT literacy

Tools

MRP systems

ERP systems

Job description

Overview

Successful high-tech manufacturing business require a Buyer. Applicants need a background within procurement or purchasing, be positive, proactive and outgoing individuals ready to make a difference within a supportive and high-performing team. The Buyer will join a team of Buyers and Senior Buyers reporting into a Procurement Manager. The business have an outstanding culture, team ethos and are now looking for a Buyer to help the company strive towards their cost savings targets. This is an excellent opportunity for someone stepping-up, or an experienced Buyer looking to make an impact around procurement strategies and best practice.

Responsibilities

• Foster strong and collaborative relationships with suppliers - drive performance, innovation and collaboration
• Full lifecycle procurements - supplier selection, tendering, negotiation and supplier management
• Management of the PO purchase - raise, place, expedite
• Maintenance of department and supplier data in MRP
• Support Procurement & Supply Chain management in adoption of procurement best practice

Qualifications

• Purchasing, Procurement, Buyer or related supply chain background
• Interest in the technology manufacturing sector
• IT literacy, and/or MRP, ERP experience
• Commercial acumen, people skills and the ability to influence
• Comfortable being office based 5 days per week