Buyer

Portfolio Procurement Ltd; Oldham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Portfolio Procurement Ltd, on behalf of a Buckinghamshire client, is seeking a Buyer to manage purchase orders, negotiate with suppliers and support indirect purchasing. The role supports development in CIPS with company backing and requires strong IT and Excel skills, plus attention to detail and clear communication.

Experience in purchasing or buying, knowledge of import/export procedures, and familiarity with ERP/MRP systems will help ensure timely, cost-effective procurement decisions in a

Qualifications

• Experience in a Purchasing or Buying role.
• Willing to complete CIPS with company support.
• Some knowledge of import/export procedures.
• Good IT skills including Excel.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage, raise and process all purchase orders.
• Source and negotiate key items with suppliers.
• Ensure orders are progressing in a timely and effective manner.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to understand current and upcoming purchasing requirements.
• Support with company indirect purchases.
• Research and source alternative means of supply for urgent requirements.

Skills

Purchasing/Buying experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Education

CIPS (partial or willingness to complete)

Tools

ERP/MRP system

Job description

Portfolio Procurement has been engaged by our leading Buckinghamshire based client to recruit for a Buyer.

This is a great opportunity for someone to grow and learn in a fast-moving business that is open to supporting the successful candidate in the journey to complete CIPS.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage, raise and process all purchase orders
• Source and negotiate key items with suppliers
• Ensure orders are progressing in a timely and effective manner
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to understand current and upcoming purchasing requirements
• Support with company indirect purchases
• Research and source alternative means of supply for urgent requirements.

Skills and Experience:

• Previous experience in a Purchasing or Buying role
• Ideally part qualified in CIPS or with a willingness to complete with company support
• Experience with an ERP/MRP system
• Some knowledge of import/export procedures
• Good IT skills including Excel
• Strong attention to detail
• Good communication skills

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INDPRO

The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position