Buyer - Supply Chain

D R Newitt Recruitment; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

D R Newitt Recruitment is seeking a Buyer Supply Chain / Purchasing Coordinator near Blackburn. In this role you will lead a small team, own stock availability and supplier relationships, and manage strategic sourcing in an FMCG manufacturing or distribution environment.

You will negotiate terms, monitor performance with KPIs like OTIF and stock ageing, and drive on-time delivery through proactive planning and clear commercial decision-making.

Qualifications

• Experience in FMCG manufacturing or distribution.
• Proven track record of supplier management and commercial negotiation.
• Forecasting and stock control experience.

Responsibilities

• Build strong supplier relationships to secure competitive pricing, early product access, and priority fulfilment
• Negotiate favorable commercial terms including pricing, rebates, and promotional support
• Challenge underperformance on service levels, minimum order quantities, and lead times
• Own forecasting, ordering, and availability across core ranges
• Maintain high stock availability through proactive planning
• Manage the launch and supply chain integration of new products
• Monitor aged or slow‑moving stock and put in place clearance, returns, or supplier‑funded reduction plans
• Track performance through clear KPIs such as On Time in Full delivery, availability %, and stock ageing
• Present business cases internally to support key commercial decisions.

Skills

Supplier management

Negotiation

Forecasting

Stock control

Job description

Buyer Supply Chain / Purchasing Coordinator

A leading Manufacturer based near Blackburn is currently recruiting for a Purchasing Coordinator / Buyer to join their team. Leading a small team, this Supply Chain Buyer will lead supplier relationships, negotiate commercial terms, and take full ownership of stock availability and compliance. The Buyer will cover strategic sourcing with hands‑on stock management, ensuring the business stays competitive.

Buyer responsibilities include:

• Build strong supplier relationships to secure competitive pricing, early product access, and priority fulfilment
• Negotiate favorable commercial terms including pricing, rebates, and promotional support
• Challenge underperformance on service levels, minimum order quantities, and lead times
• Own forecasting, ordering, and availability across core ranges
• Maintain high stock availability through proactive planning
• Manage the launch and supply chain integration of new products
• Monitor aged or slow‑moving stock and put in place clearance, returns, or supplier‑funded reduction plans
• Track performance through clear KPIs such as On Time in Full delivery, availability %, and stock ageing
• Present business cases internally to support key commercial decisions.

You will be a Purchasing Coordinator / Buyer within an FMCG Manufacturing or Distribution environment with a proven track record of supplier management and commercial negotiation. You will be able to demonstrate the ability to build and manage effective supplier relationships and be skilled in forecasting and stock control.