Buyer

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); Witney; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading procurement organization is seeking an experienced Buyer in Witney. The role involves sourcing products, negotiating with suppliers, and ensuring efficient stock flow. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical and negotiation skills, with preference given to those CIPS qualified. The position offers a salary between £28,500-£32,500 and various benefits including holiday allowance and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Pension Scheme

25 days holiday allowance

Health Cash Plan

Cycle to Work Scheme

Long Service Recognition

Employee of the Season

Free On-Site Parking

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement and supplier management.
• Ability to work accurately and organize effectively.

Responsibilities

• Create purchase orders and track deliveries.
• Negotiate contracts and monitor supplier performance.
• Respond to enquiries from customers and suppliers.
• Maintain the MRP system with new supplier details.
• Attend supplier meetings to improve relationships.
• Analyze purchasing trends and predict buying patterns.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills

Education

CIPS qualification

Job description

Overview

Buyer, Witney — £28,500-£32,500

We are looking for an experienced, highly organised, detail driven Buyer, with a passion for procurement and supplier management.

Our clients are adding to their small but fast paced purchasing team; this role is Monday - Thursday 8.30-5 and Friday 8.30-4.30. Salary £28,500-£32,500 dependent on experience.

The company is a market leading manufacturer within the UK and they have strategic partnerships with other key global suppliers. In this role, you will source products, negotiate with suppliers for best pricing and maintain efficient stock flow to meet customer demand.

You should be a positive person, with strong numerical, analytical, interpersonal and negotiation skills, who has an excellent ability to organise whilst working with accuracy. If you are CIPS qualified, then that would be an advantage.

Buyer Key Responsibilities (Full job description available on request)

• Create purchase orders and track deliveries to ensure on-time receipt of goods.
• Source the best suppliers based on cost, quality, service, and reliability, negotiate contracts and then monitor performance and implement improvement plans where needed.
• Respond to customer and supplier enquiries in a timely and professional manner. Resolving problems proactively.
• Attend supplier meetings (onsite and at head office) to maintain and improve supplier relationships.
• Analyse customer purchasing trends to predict buying patterns and work with other departments to understand buying needs and specifications.
• Maintain MRP system with new supplier and parts details and manage stock levels against new orders.
• Liaise with the transport team and couriers to meet all logistics requirements.

Benefits for this Buyer position

• Pension Scheme
• 25 days starting holiday allowance, increasing to 28 with long service
• Health Cash Plan
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Long Service Recognition
• Employee of the Season
• Free On-Site Parking

Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy. If you think you might be suitable for this Buyer position, we would love to speak with you.