Buyer

Matchtech; Orpington; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative manufacturing organisation in the UK is seeking an experienced Buyer for an initial 6-month contract. This role involves ensuring seamless supply, negotiating contracts, and collaborating across teams to support delivery targets. The ideal candidate will have strong procurement experience, negotiation skills, and the ability to work onsite in Orpington. Competitive hourly pay of £20-25.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or supplier management (preferably within a manufacturing environment).
• Strong negotiation skills with commercial and financial awareness.
• Strong IT skills and ability to work collaboratively across teams.

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and develop relationships with new suppliers.
• Negotiate cost-effective contracts and manage risk in the supply chain.
• Monitor supplier performance and provide reports.
• Collaborate with planning and engineering to support delivery targets.
• Implement strategies to improve operational efficiency.

Skills

Procurement experience

Negotiation skills

Working with ERP/MRP systems

Supplier risk management

Strong IT skills

Attention to detail

Reading engineering drawings

Job description

An innovative manufacturing organisation who supports the pharmaceutical and medical sectors as well as other industries are urgently seeking an experienced Buyer to join their fast-growing procurement team in Orpington.

Role: Buyer • Duration: Initial 6-month contract • Pay: £20-25 p/hr (Inside IR35) • Location: Orpington • Working Pattern: Fully onsite

As a Buyer you will play a critical role in ensuring the seamless supply of high-quality materials and services, acting as a key business partner across multiple teams including operations, engineering, and planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and develop relationships with new suppliers who can contribute innovative ideas to support both current and future product designs.
• Negotiate cost-effective contracts while mitigating price increases and managing risk in the supply chain.
• Monitor supplier performance against KPI's and provide reports to the Lead Purchaser.
• Collaborate with planning and engineering teams to support on-time delivery and new product development targets.
• Implement strategies to improve operational efficiency, reduce lead times, and optimise costs.
• Maintain and manage supply agreements and ensure compliance with company standards.

Key Requirements

• Proven experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or supplier management (preferably within a manufacturing environment)
• Strong negotiation skills with commercial and financial awareness.
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems.
• Knowledge of supplier auditing and supplier risk management.
• Strong IT skills, attention to detail, and ability to work collaboratively across teams.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an innovation-driven business that supports several different industries.

If you're an experienced, detail orientated Buyer, happy to be fully onsite in Orpington, simply Apply Now