Buyer

Luton Bennett; Stoke-on-Trent; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a highly successful international manufacturer as a Buyer in Stoke-on-Trent. This role offers a dynamic work environment with a focus on employee satisfaction. You will manage an annual spend of £65m, ensuring timely procurement of raw materials and packaging. Ideal for those seeking stability and growth in a driven business, this position provides opportunities for training and development within a supportive team. With flexible hours and hybrid working options, this is a fantastic opportunity to advance your career in a rewarding role.

Benefits

24 Days Holiday

Bank Holidays

Auto Enrolment Pension

Annual Bonus

Parking

Discounted Medical Cover

Training Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in buying/purchasing in a manufacturing or technical setting.
• Strong administrative skills with MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Manage raw material and packaging purchase orders.
• Analyze vendor performance and MRP information.
• Ensure product quality and lead times.

Skills

Buying/Purchasing

Strong Administrative Skills

CIPS Qualification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Buyer

Stoke-on-Trent

A£35,000 DOE + 1-2 Days Hybrid (once fully trained) + 24 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays + Auto Enrolment Pension + Annual Bonus + Parking + Discounted Medical Cover + Training Opportunities

35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm (Flexibility on hours can be discussed).

Buyer required for a highly successful international manufacturer. The role will suit those seeking a varied role in an employee focused business.

The successful Buyer will need buying/purchasing in a manufacturing or similar environment. Holding a CIPS qualification or working towards is advantageous.

In this role you will be responsible for annual spend of around A£65m including raw materials, packaging, finished products and A£5m indirect spend. You will ensure raw materials and packaging purchase orders meet manufacturing and customer timelines.

This is an ideal role for those seeking a driven, secure and stable business.

The Buyer Role:

* The department is responsible for A£65m annual spend on raw materials, packaging, and finished products and A£5m indirect spend
* Daily management of raw material and packaging purchase orders
* Analysis of MRP information
* Updating purchasing and supplier information records
* Analysis of vendor performance
* Communicating with all relevant colleagues
* Ensure product quality and lead times

The Successful Buyer:

* Buying/purchasing experience in a manufacturing/technical setting.
* Strong administrative skills, particularly using Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
* Ideally CIPS qualified or working towards.