Buyer

DarcyBrook; Tonbridge; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Bonus

Competitive pension

Perkbox

25 days holiday

Job summary

DarcyBrook Procurement & Supply is seeking a Buyer for a manufacturing company near Tonbridge. The role requires strong organisation, excellent numeracy, and familiarity with Excel and ERP/MRP systems.

You will process and expedite purchase orders, liaise with suppliers to resolve issues, monitor performance, and identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining optimal inventory levels. The position offers hybrid working and a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience in a purchasing role ideally within manufacturing.
• Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems.
• Excellent numeracy skills with the ability to analyse data accurately.
• A good level of Excel.

Responsibilities

• Process and expedite purchase orders accurately and efficiently.
• Liaise with suppliers to resolve shortages, delays, quality issues, and invoice queries.
• Expedite purchase orders to ensure on-time delivery.
• Monitor supplier performance.
• Initiate supplier negotiations for pricing, delivery, and service levels.
• Maintain optimal inventory levels.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings.

Skills

Highly organised

Numeracy skills

Tools

Excel

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

DarcyBrook Procurement & Supply are looking to recruit a Buyer for a manufacturing company based near Tonbridge. The successful candidates will be highly organised and demonstrate a good understanding of Excel and MRP systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Process and expedite purchase orders accurately and efficiently

• Liaise with suppliers to resolve shortages, delays, quality issues, and invoice queries.

• Expedite purchase orders to ensure on-time delivery.

• Monitor supplier performance

• Initiate supplier negotiations for pricing, delivery, and service levels.

• Maintain optimal inventory levels

• Identify opportunities for cost savings.

Experience

• Experience in a purchasing role ideally within manufacturing

• Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems

• Excellent numeracy skills with the ability to analyse data accurately

• A good level of Excel

Benefits Include:

• Hybrid working

• Bonus

• Competitive pension

• Perkbox

• 25 days holiday