Buyer (Logistics / Supply Chain)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited; Watford; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Progression opportunities

Professional training

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited is seeking a motivated candidate for a Buyer role within Logistics / Supply Chain, based in Watford. You will start in a fast‑growing environment, making outbound calls to suppliers, negotiating terms, and providing quotes as you develop into a full Buyer.

The role offers a strong training path, career progression toward Senior Buyer/Account Manager, and a competitive bonus scheme. Office‑based, Monday to Friday, with a supportive team and company benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience within logistics/supply chain environments.
• Interest in progressing into a Buyer role.
• Willingness to commute to Watford and join a full‑time office team.

Responsibilities

• Make outbound calls to suppliers to source goods.
• Negotiate prices and terms with suppliers.
• Provide quotes and assist with procurement needs.
• Support a close-knit procurement team to develop skills and progression.

Skills

Outbound calls

Supplier negotiation

Quotes

Job description

Buyer (Logistics / Supply Chain)
27,000 - 29,000 + Bonus (OTE up to 40k) + Progression + Training + Company Benefits
Watford, Hertfordshire

Are you from a logistics/supply chain background looking to progress your career into a Buyer role, within a dynamic, rapidly growing company?

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to work within the energy, construction, and mining sectors, with full internal training, plenty of progression, and an excellent bonus scheme?

In this role you will be working within a close-knit procurement team who will help mould and develop your skills, allowing you to progress into a fully‑fledged Buyer. You will be making outbound sales calls to source a range of goods from around the world, working within the energy, construction, and mining industries.

Since their incorporation nearly 20 years ago this procurement company pride themselves on their excellent levels of growth in recent years, boasting multiple offices and an ever‑growing portfolio of blue‑chip clients. They continuously develop and progress their staff, allowing clear pathways to senior roles such as Senior Buyer and Account Manager in the near future.

This role would suit somebody perhaps from a supply chain, logistics, or procurement background for a challenging yet rewarding role, utilising their communication skills and attention to detail to build a career within sales.

The Role:

• Making outbound calls, negotiating with suppliers and providing quotes
• Working within the energy, construction and mining sectors
• Ongoing training through shadowing within a close‑knit office
• Fully office based, Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5pm

The Person:

• Logistics / supply chain background
• Looking to become a Buyer
• Able to commute to Watford

Reference number: BBBH26556

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.