Buyer

DarcyBrook; Tonbridge and Malling; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Bonus

Competitive pension

Perkbox

25 days holiday

Job summary

DarcyBrook Procurement & Supply are seeking a Buyer for a manufacturing business near Tonbridge. You will process and expedite purchase orders, liaise with suppliers to resolve shortages, delays, and invoice queries, and monitor supplier performance.

The role requires strong numeracy, good Excel skills, and knowledge of ERP/MRP systems, with a focus on cost savings and maintaining optimal stock levels. Hybrid working and a competitive pension are among the benefits.

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

Excel

Numeracy

Data analysis

Tools

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