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Direct Buyer

SolviT Recruitment Ltd

Newcastle upon Tyne

On-site

GBP 35,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Job summary

A recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Direct Buyer for an office-based role in Cheshire. The ideal candidate will have at least 12 months of purchasing experience and proficiency in negotiating contracts with suppliers. The position offers a salary up to £35K and the potential for longer-term employment. Responsibilities include purchasing goods and services, and engaging with stakeholders. Apply now if you have the necessary skills and experience.

Benefits

Up to £35K salary
Support from management
Career progression opportunities
Positive work environment

Qualifications

  • 12 months of solid buying experience is essential.
  • Must be experienced in negotiating contracts with suppliers.

Responsibilities

  • Negotiate contracts with suppliers.
  • Buy goods and services within set timescales.
  • Update various stakeholders regarding purchases.

Skills

Negotiating with suppliers
Experience in purchasing
Proficiency in SAP

Tools

SAP
Job description
Job Description

Direct Buyer

Cheshire

0800 - 1700 Mon - Fri

£35K

12 Month FTC

PLEASE READ THE JOB - ITS VITAL THAT YOU ARE AN EXPERIENCED BUYER - WE ARE NOT LOOKING FOR ANY OTHER EXPERIENCE - ITS NOT TRAINEE ROLE EITHER.

We are looking for an buyer who has real world experiencing with negotiating suppliers / contracts for a site in Cheshire.

This is an office-based role ( sorry, no hybrid) working within a small finance team.

You will be using SAP, negotiating contracts with suppliers, buying goods and services within set timescales and updating various stakeholders.

A nice mix of purchasing and buying but it's important that you have already 12 months solid buying experience.

This is initially a 12 month fixed term contact but there is every chance that this could lead to something longer.

The perfect person will be local to Cheshire, be happy with an office-based role and have real world purchasing / buying experience.

This role offers you:

  • Up to £35K
  • Lots of support from a great director.
  • A nice environment where you are challenged but the end client cares about you.
  • A proper career ladder to climb.
  • A great way to start of 2026.

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