Buyer- 3 Month Contract

Chase and Holland; North Kesteven; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £30k p.a. pro-rata

3-month contract

Site-based

Established organisation

Varied purchasing role

Process improvements

Job summary

Chase & Holland is seeking a Buyer to join our Lincoln team on a 3-month temporary contract. The role focuses on placing and managing purchase orders to ensure product availability, while actively liaising with suppliers to secure delivery dates and stock levels.

You will negotiate pricing and lead times, monitor stock, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to support stock availability and process improvements within the wider Supply Chain.

Qualifications

• Experience in Buying, Purchasing or Supply Chain.
• Experience managing suppliers and purchase orders.
• Strong commercial awareness around pricing, lead times and delivery costs.
• Excellent organisation with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Place and manage purchase orders to ensure product availability and prevent stock shortages.
• Review outstanding orders and proactively chase suppliers for delivery updates.
• Liaise with suppliers regarding delivery dates, priority orders and stock availability.
• Negotiate pricing, lead times and order quantities to achieve the best commercial outcome.
• Maintain accurate promise dates, supplier information and order records.
• Monitor stock levels, identifying potential shortages and opportunities to reduce overstock.
• Resolve supplier issues relating to pricing, delivery errors and product quality.
• Liaise with Account Managers regarding stock availability and delivery requirements.
• Work closely with Quality, Customer Service, Finance, Warehouse and Goods In teams.
• Monitor and cancel overdue or unnecessary orders where appropriate.
• Liaise with freight forwarders and Stores to support timely deliveries.
• Support new product introductions and wider Supply Chain projects.
• Identify opportunities to improve purchasing processes, lead times, costs and stock flow.

Skills

Purchasing

Supplier management

Negotiation

Stock management

Supply Chain

Job description

Buyer - Lincoln - £30,000 - Temporary Contract - 3 Months

Are you an experienced Buyer or Purchasing professional looking for your next opportunity within a busy Supply Chain environment? Do you enjoy managing suppliers, negotiating pricing and lead times, and ensuring products are available when needed?

Chase & Holland are delighted to be working with a well-established organisation who are looking for a Buyer to join their Supply Chain team in Lincoln. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with previous buying, purchasing or supply chain experience to take ownership of a varied supplier portfolio and play an important role in maintaining stock availability and supporting the wider business.

Package & Benefits:

• Salary of £30,000 per annum, pro-rata for the contract length
• Temporary contract - 3 Months
• Fully site based
• Opportunity to join an established and successful organisation
• Varied purchasing role with responsibility for supplier and stock management
• Opportunity to contribute to process improvement projects

Buyer Responsibilities:

• Place and manage purchase orders to ensure product availability and prevent stock shortages
• Review outstanding orders and proactively chase suppliers for delivery updates
• Liaise with suppliers regarding delivery dates, priority orders and stock availability
• Negotiate pricing, lead times and order quantities to achieve the best commercial outcome
• Maintain accurate promise dates, supplier information and order records
• Monitor stock levels, identifying potential shortages and opportunities to reduce overstock
• Resolve supplier issues relating to pricing, delivery errors and product quality
• Liaise with Account Managers regarding stock availability and delivery requirements
• Work closely with Quality, Customer Service, Finance, Warehouse and Goods In teams
• Monitor and cancel overdue or unnecessary orders where appropriate
• Liaise with freight forwarders and Stores to support timely deliveries
• Support new product introductions and wider Supply Chain projects
• Identify opportunities to improve purchasing processes, lead times, costs and stock flow

Required Skills & Experience:

• Previous experience within Buying, Purchasing or Supply Chain
• Experience managing suppliers and purchase orders
• Strong commercial awareness, particularly around pricing, lead times and delivery costs
• Excellent organisation skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• A proactive approach to problem solving and supplier management
• Good attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate system information
• Experience within wholesale, FMCG, distribution or another stock-led environment would be advantageous