Buyer

Holt Engineering; Poole; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading procurement firm in Poole is seeking an experienced Buyer. The role involves purchasing raw materials, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring effective stock management. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in procurement, excellent negotiation skills, and attention to detail. The position offers an opportunity to contribute to cost-effective purchasing strategies and develop stock control procedures.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in purchasing/procurement.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Purchase raw materials cost-effectively while ensuring supply security.
• Manage and evaluate suppliers in line with c-GMP standards.
• Negotiate terms and pricing to deliver annual savings.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Supplier management

Stock control

Analytical abilities

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Tools

ERP system knowledge (Winman desirable)

Job description

Overview

We are looking for an experienced Buyer to join our client in Poole. The role will focus on purchasing raw materials at the best possible cost, maintaining supplier relationships, and managing stock across multiple sites. The ideal candidate will have strong negotiation skills, experience in procurement, and excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Purchase raw materials cost-effectively while ensuring supply security
• Manage and evaluate suppliers in line with c-GMP standards
• Negotiate terms and pricing to deliver annual savings
• Process purchase orders accurately and on time
• Monitor stock levels across sites and maintain minimum stock controls
• Develop and maintain stock control procedures
• Reconcile stock movements and production returns daily
• Provide timely stock updates to management
• Liaise with suppliers on lead times, deliveries, and issues

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in purchasing/procurement
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills
• ERP system knowledge (Winman desirable)
• Good stock control and analytical abilities
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Proficient in Excel and data tools
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Proactive, quality-focused, and adaptable

To apply, or for more information please contact Shannon on (phone number removed) or send your updated cv to (url removed)