Buyer

Prince Personnel; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days + bank holidays

Healthcare Cash Plan

Pension

Job summary

Prince Personnel is recruiting for a Buyer based in the Telford area on a 12 month fixed-term contract. The role supports the Purchasing Manager with day-to-day procurement activities across production and non-production materials.

It offers a competitive salary up to £35,000 per annum, full-time hours, and a benefits package including healthcare and pension. The successful candidate will have experience in FMCG procurement or a junior/assistant purchasing role, with opportunities for mentorship

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing within a FMCG manufacturing environment is essential.
• CIPS qualification would be advantageous but not essential.
• Experience sourcing, negotiating with and managing suppliers.
• Strong understanding of procurement processes and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Assist in sourcing and procuring production and non-production materials and services to keep operations running smoothly.
• Analyse demand, generate purchase orders, and track inventory to maintain stock levels.
• Liaise with suppliers to ensure timely deliveries and resolve supply chain issues.
• Support tender processes, assess quotations and arrange product trials to secure best terms.
• Lead contract negotiations and onboard new suppliers; maintain supplier relationships.
• Develop processes to evaluate supplier performance and ensure compliance with policies.
• Keep purchasing databases up to date and provide insights to internal teams.
• Contribute to cost-saving initiatives and ERP-based purchasing implementation.

Skills

Purchasing experience

FMCG manufacturing

Supplier management

Negotiation

Procurement processes

Job description

Buyer

Location: Telford

Duration: 12 month Fixed term Contract

Package: Salary Up to £35,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Hours: Full-time: Monday to Friday - 37.5 hrs per week

• Benefits: 25 days + b/hols
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Pension

We are working with a successful and ever-expanding manufacturing client in the Telford area who have experienced phenomenal growth over the years. Due to this growth, they are now looking to recruit a Buyer, to support the Purchasing Manager in day-to-day Procurement activities of the site.

This role would be suitable for either an experienced Buyer who some solid experience in the full spectrum of procurement, or someone who is maybe either in a Purchasing Assistant / Junior Buyer role now but looking for an opportunity to expand their experience with support, guidance and mentoring. This is a fast-paced, ever developing and forward-thinking organisation which boasts an exciting customer base.

As the Buyer, you will be getting involved in:

• Assist in sourcing and procuring both production and non-production materials and services to keep operations running smoothly
• Analyse demand, generate purchase orders, and track inventory to maintain optimal stock levels in line with company objectives
• Liaise with suppliers to ensure timely deliveries, resolve supply chain issues, and recommend solutions to the Purchasing Manager
• Support tender processes, gather data, assess quotations, and arrange product trials to secure the best terms and conditions
• Lead contract negotiations, assess and onboard new suppliers, and maintain strong supplier relationships
• Assist in developing a structured process to evaluate supplier performance and ensure compliance with purchasing policies
• Keep purchasing databases up to date, manage contracts and pricing records, and provide key insights to internal teams
• Contribute to cost-saving initiatives and play a key role in the successful implementation of ERP based purchasing processes

Skills and Experience:

• Previous experience in working in a purchasing role from within a FMCG manufacturing environment will be essential
• CIPS would advantageous but not essential
• Previous experience of sourcing, negotiating with and managing suppliers
• Good solid understanding of procurement processes and techniques
• Experience in roles such Buyer / Junior Buyer / Purchasing Assistant / Purchasing Coordinator / Materials Buyer / Procurement Executive

Reference: AA27122