Buyer

The Collective Network Limited; Tetford; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK health & beauty manufacturer is seeking a Buyer to join their procurement team. This role encompasses sourcing components, negotiating terms, and ensuring supply chain efficiency in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates will possess a background in cosmetics, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to work proactively onsite.

Qualifications

• Experience in cosmetics or personal care manufacturing preferred.
• Confident in using MRP systems and Excel.
• Strong commercial and negotiation skills required.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing key components and raw materials.
• Negotiating pricing and terms with suppliers.
• Managing supplier relationships to ensure stock availability.

Skills

Negotiation

Commercial awareness

Organization

Detail-oriented

Proactivity

Tools

MRP systems

Excel

Job description

Buyer
Health & Beauty Manufacturing
Thetford
35k

A well-established UK manufacturer of health & beauty products is seeking a driven and commercially minded Buyer to join their busy Procurement team.

You'll be responsible for sourcing key components and raw materials, negotiating pricing and terms, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring stock availability to support ongoing production and new product development. The role demands a proactive approach - someone who's happy to walk across the office or factory floor to get answers, not just rely on emails.

The company operates across skincare, haircare, tanning, bath, baby, and fragrance categories, working with leading brands and retailers. This is a fast-paced, cross-functional environment where collaboration with NPD, Quality, Technical and Supply Chain is key.

Ideal Background

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  Cosmetics or personal care manufacturing preferred
• 
  Chemical or FMCG backgrounds also considered
• 
  Confident working with MRP systems and Excel
• 
  Strong commercial and negotiation skills
• 
  Able to manage costings, supplier terms, and lead times
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  Organised, detail-oriented, and highly proactive
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  Comfortable working fully onsite in an open-plan office

This is a fantastic opportunity for a buyer who wants to make a real impact in a fast-moving manufacturing setting.