Buyer

Travail Employment Group Careers; Wellingborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic manufacturing firm in Wellingborough is seeking a Buyer/Purchasing professional to support the purchasing team. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in a similar role, demonstrating strong multitasking and prioritization skills. Responsibilities include ordering stock, managing inventory levels, and collaborating with suppliers to meet operational needs. The position offers a competitive salary and numerous benefits, including healthcare and annual leave.

Benefits

Health Care

Cash Plan

Christmas Shutdown

Employee Discount

22 days of annual leave

Attendance Bonus

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in a buying position within manufacturing or engineering.
• Experience in managing stock levels effectively.
• Ability to work to deadlines and use own initiative.

Responsibilities

• Order stock to ensure production runs efficiently.
• Manage stock levels to prevent over or understocking.
• Assist Purchasing Manager in developing growth plans with suppliers.

Skills

Multitasking

Ability to prioritize

Good computer skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Buyer / Purchasing for a fast paced Manufacturing company

Salary : £30,000 - £33,000 basic (neg) plus many benefits Company Benefits including

• Health Care
• Cash Plan
• Christmas Shutdown
• Employee Discount
• 22 days of annual leave (Plus bank holidays off)
• Increases with length of service
• Attendance Bonus

Working Hours : 37.50 Hours a week Monday - Friday 08:30 - 17:00

Location : Wellingborough

We are looking for a buyer / Purchaser to assist the purchasing team in the smooth running of the purchasing department. You will be someone who has worked in a buying / purchasing role previously ideally in a Manufacturing or Engineering environment.

Ideally with a minimum of 2 years background working in a buying position within a manufacturing or Engineering environment you will be able to multitask and work to deadlines. Be able to prioritise work and use own initiative. Have good computer skills and be used to using all Microsoft packages.

The role will involve ordering stock to ensure production runs efficiently, managing stock levels to ensure we are neither under nor overstocked.

You will play a key role in working with the Purchasing Manager in developing long‑term growth plans with suppliers and ensuring the needs of our manufacturing operation are met. You will also assist in ensuring the smooth operation of the company inventory system.

Key Responsibilities :

Run BOMs (Bills of Materi...