Buyer

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Buyer to join a dynamic organisation, playing a key role in managing procurement activities and ensuring an efficient supply chain. The role involves monitoring supplier performance, placing and expediting purchase orders, and supporting key business objectives. This is an excellent chance to contribute to a fast-paced environment where procurement efficiency and supply chain management are critical to operational success.

Who Would This Job Suit?

This role would suit a proactive and detail-oriented individual with experience in procurement within a manufacturing, engineering, or technical product environment. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, the ability to manage supplier relationships, and a keen eye for cost control. If you thrive in a fast-moving supply chain role, enjoy working collaboratively, and are driven to meet deadlines while maintaining high standards, this position is for you.

Key Responsibilities

1. Purchasing: You will purchase a variety of materials and fabricated parts as part of a project driven manufacturing business. This includes stainless steel, plastics, fabricated parts, and electronics.
2. Procurement Management: Process and issue purchase orders in accordance with company policies, ensuring accuracy and compliance within required timeframes.
3. Supplier Coordination: Monitor supplier performance, expedite orders as necessary, and resolve any supply chain disruptions to ensure continuity.
4. Project Support: Lead and support supply chain projects focused on cost reduction, supplier development, and process improvements.
5. Facilities Procurement: Oversee the purchasing of goods and services for facilities management, ensuring cost-effectiveness and quality service.
6. Logistics Management: Arrange and manage purchase orders for logistics and transportation, coordinating with partners to optimise costs and delivery schedules.

Requirements:

1. Proven experience within Purchasing / Procurement / Supply Chain for a Manufacturing or Engineering business.
2. CIPS qualified or equivalent qualifications.
3. Knowledge of ISO standards is desirable – ISO 9001, ISO 14001.

Location – Stockport

Salary – circa £32k - £38k (dependent on experience).

Benefits – 5% Employer Pension + Employee contributions, Holidays & more!

Permanent – Hybrid working – 0800-1630 Mon-Fri (earlier finish Fri).