Buyer

Stirling Ellis; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent overall package

Flexible hybrid working

Free parking

Contributory pension

Annual bonus

Job summary

Stirling Ellis is seeking a Buyer to manage procurement for a manufacturing operation in Slough. You will source key components, maintain supplier relationships and ensure timely deliveries to support on-site production.

The role requires a proven Buyer with 2+ years in manufacturing, and strong ERP and MS Excel skills, plus analytical and negotiation abilities. Expect a flexible hybrid setup with a contributory pension and annual bonus.

Qualifications

• Proven track record as a Buyer with a minimum of 2 years experience.
• Graduate calibre with strong systems skills including ERP and MS Excel.
• Strong analytical ability, excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing and purchasing key components to ensure timely, cost-effective production.
• Ensure adherence to the budget while meeting production schedules.
• Manage supplier relations and identify new suppliers.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing and delivery terms.
• Monitor supplier performance and ensure quality compliance.
• Manage inventory levels to prevent shortages or overstocking.
• Analyze market and pricing trends to reduce costs or improve efficiency.
• Collaborate with production, QA, finance and logistics to align procurement.

Skills

Analytical ability

Communication skills

Negotiation

Education

Graduate calibre

Tools

ERP

MS Excel

Job description

Overview

International SME manufacturing business require experienced Buyer to ensure all necessary components are procured to facilitate the on-site production process. to be based at superb offices in Slough, Berkshire.

About the role

Working within a dynamic and proactive team the Buyer is a critical role to ensure production runs smoothly by managing the timely procurement of essential components and maintaining strong supplier relationships. Key duties include:

• Sourcing and purchasing key components and materials to ensure a timely, cost-effective, and high quality production process
• Ensuring adherence to the company budget whilst meeting company production schedules
• Supplier Management through building and maintaining strong working relations
• Identify and evaluate new suppliers
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and delivery terms
• Monitor supplier performance and ensure compliance with quality standards
• Manage inventory levels by strategic ordering to maintain adequate stock and prevent shortages or overstocking
• Analyse market & pricing trends and and identify opportunities to reduce costs or improve supply chain efficiency
• Work closely with production, quality control, finance, and logistics departments to align procurement activities with operational needs
• Maintain accurate purchasing records, update ERP systems, and ensure adherence to procurement policies and statutory requirements

About you

• You will have a proven track record as a Buyer, with a minimum of 2 years experience and ideally have gained experience within a challenging, manufacturing environment
• Applicants will be Graduate calibre with strong systems skills including proficiency in ERP and MS Excel
• The jobholder will have strong analytical ability, excellent communication skills and the ability to negotiate whilst maintaining strong business relations

What's on offer

• Excellent overall package
• Flexible hybrid working
• Free parking
• Contributory pension
• Annual bonus