Buyer

Gill Cooke Personnel Ltd T/A The Recruitment Group; Wallingford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Gill Cooke Personnel Ltd T/A The Recruitment Group is recruiting an experienced Buyer for a growing manufacturing business in South Oxfordshire. You will manage a specialist commodity group, building strong supplier relationships and placing orders to ensure production runs smoothly.

You will monitor supplier performance, work with ERP systems (SAP advantageous), and ensure on-time delivery while achieving best value. Strong negotiation and communication skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Previous buying or purchasing experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with an ERP system and strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and technical information.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Experience within a commodity group such as mechanical components, composites or marine components would be an advantage but is not essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of suppliers within a specialist commodity group.
• Place purchase orders in line with production demand.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive continuous improvement.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships.
• Ensure materials are delivered on time to meet manufacturing schedules.
• Maintain accurate supplier and purchasing data within the ERP system (SAP experience advantageous).
• Work closely with internal departments to support business objectives.

Skills

Supplier relationship management

Negotiation

Communication

Excel

Tools

SAP

Job description

Are you an experienced Buyer with a background in manufacturing? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where you can build strong supplier relationships, negotiate effectively and play a key role in keeping production moving? Our client is a well-established and growing manufacturing business that is investing in its future. Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit a Buyer to join their busy Supply Chain team based in South Oxfordshire. Working alongside an experienced Purchasing team, you will take ownership of a specialist commodity group, managing suppliers and ensuring materials, goods and services are delivered on time and at the best possible value to support production.

The Role

• . Manage a portfolio of suppliers within a specialist commodity group.
• . Place purchase orders in line with production demand.
• . Monitor supplier performance and drive continuous improvement.
• . Build and maintain strong supplier relationships.
• . Ensure materials are delivered on time to meet manufacturing schedules.
• . Maintain accurate supplier and purchasing data within the ERP system (SAP experience advantageous).
• . Work closely with internal departments to support business objectives.

About You

• . Previous buying or purchasing experience within a manufacturing environment.
• . Experience working with an ERP system and strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
• . The ability to interpret technical drawings and technical information.
• . Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• . Experience within a commodity group such as mechanical components, composites or marine components would be an advantage but is not essential.

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