Buyer

Probe UK; Ryders Green; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent manufacturer in the UK seeks an experienced Buyer to manage the procurement process for raw materials. The ideal candidate should have a background in Supply Chain Management and strong negotiation skills. This role offers a competitive salary within the range of £30,000 - £35,000, along with excellent benefits and the opportunity for professional development. Join a stable and growing team committed to quality and supply chain excellence.

Benefits

25 Days holidays

Life Assurance

Generous sick scheme upon qualification

Employee assistance programme

Pleasant working environment

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing or chemical procurement is helpful.
• CIPS qualification is an advantage but essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end purchasing process for raw materials.
• Source and evaluate chemicals and consumables.
• Negotiate competitive pricing and supplier contracts.
• Build and maintain effective supplier relationships.
• Conduct supplier audits focusing on quality and compliance.
• Manage import processes for timely operations.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Relationship-building skills

Supply Chain Management knowledge

Education

Education in Supply Chain Management, Business or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, Sage)

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

BUYER

• BirminghamFull-Time
• £30,000 - £35,000
• 25 Days holidays
• Superb progression + stable well established growing business
• Life Assurance
• Generous sick scheme upon qualification
• Employee assistance programme
• Pleasant working environment

Join a market leader and grow your career in procurement

A leading independent manufacturer is seeking an experienced Buyer to join our procurement team. This role is ideal for a procurement professional with strong knowledge of purchasing, supply chain management and supplier negotiation.

About the Role

As a Buyer, you will manage the end-to-end purchasing process for raw materials and related goods. You will play a key role in ensuring supply continuity, cost efficiency and quality compliance across our UK manufacturing operations. This position is central to our ongoing process improvements and business transformation.

What you'll do

• Source, evaluate and purchase chemicals, raw materials and consumables to meet technical, quality and delivery requirements.
• Oversee the full procurement cycle, from requisition through to purchase order, delivery tracking and inventory support.
• Work closely with R&D, Production, Quality Control and Logistics to forecast demand and maintain material availability.
• Negotiate competitive pricing, terms and supplier contracts to drive cost savings and value.
• Build and maintain effective supplier relationships.
• Conduct supplier audits and performance reviews focusing on quality, delivery, cost and compliance.
• Identify and onboard new suppliers to mitigate supply risk and support business growth.
• Manage import processes to ensure accurate, timely and compliant operations.

What we're looking for

• Education in Supply Chain Management, Business or a related technical field.
• Experience in manufacturing or chemical procurement would be helpful.
• CIPS qualification is an advantage but essential.
• Strong negotiation, analytical and contract-management capabilities.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, Sage) and strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

In return

In return, we offer a competitive salary, superb onboarding, a pleasant friendly working environment, with excellent benefits and a long term career.

Please Note: Candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK.

If you believe that your skills and experience match what we are looking for, please call me or APPLY and I will be in touch.

Probe Technical Recruitment, providing Manufacturing & Production Recruitment Support since 1994