Buyer

Matchtech; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing business in Salisbury is seeking an experienced Buyer to join their team. The role involves managing the purchase order process, liaising with international suppliers, and driving procurement efficiency. Ideal candidates will have relevant procurement experience and strong analytical skills. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to advance their career in a forward-thinking environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Buyer or in a related procurement role.
• Proactive and self-starting attitude.
• Strong logical thinking and numeracy skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Purchase Order process including raising and expediting orders.
• Liaise with suppliers to drive supply chain metrics.
• Support cost down initiatives and supplier innovations.

Skills

Relevant experience in procurement

Analytical thinking

Strong communication skills

Job description

Successful manufacturing business requires a Buyer. An excellent opportunity foe an experienced Buyer or a Procurement Assistant / Procurement Administrator looking to advance their career, with a forward-thinking market leading business.

The Buyer will join a team of Buyers and Senior Buyers reporting to a Procurement Manager. Focusing on both component and finished product procurement, the Buyer will help ensure continuity of supply to the production lines while also meeting spares / aftermarket demand from customers. Working closely with international suppliers based both in Europe and the Far East, the Buyer will take ownership of MRP data and support business-wide cost down initiatives.

Specific duties of the Buyer include :

• Management of the Purchase Order process - raise, place and expedite
• Scheduling and re-scheduling of orders
• Supplier liaison and management driving the supply chain against OTD / OTIF metrics
• Maintenance of supplier and procurement department data in MRP
• Support strategic procurement tasks - cost down initiatives, supplier rationalisation and innovation

Buyer applicants should meet the following criteria :

• Relevant experience as a Buyer, or supporting procurement activity as an Expeditor, Procurement Administrator, Procurement Assistant, Purchasing Administrator, Purchasing Assistant or in a broader supply chain or logistics role
• A positive, proactive, self-starter
• Logical, numerate with good analytical and...