Hands-On Buyer (SAP) – Supplier & Freight Support

Gill Cooke Personnel Ltd T/A The Recruitment Group; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Recruitment Group is seeking an experienced Buyer to join a growing procurement team near Oldham, Greater Manchester. You will handle day-to-day purchasing, raise POs, check pricing and availability, and manage supplier relationships to ensure on-time deliveries.

You will also support invoice queries, supplier onboarding, and some import/export/freight administration. 3–5 years in buying is ideal; SAP and import/export familiarity are advantageous.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in buying, purchasing or procurement.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong communication skills.
• Experience with SAP and import/export processes would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day purchasing activity: raise purchase orders, obtain pricing and availability, monitor deliveries.
• Effectively manage supplier relationships and ensure timely deliveries.
• Support invoice queries, supplier onboarding and some import/export and freight administration.

Skills

Buying experience

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Education

CIPS (desirable)

Tools

SAP

Import/Export knowledge

Job description

The Recruitment Group is seeking an experienced Buyer to join a growing procurement team near Oldham, Greater Manchester. You will handle day-to-day purchasing, raise POs, check pricing and availability, and manage supplier relationships to ensure on-time deliveries.

You will also support invoice queries, supplier onboarding, and some import/export/freight administration. 3–5 years in buying is ideal; SAP and import/export familiarity are advantageous.