Print Buyer

TN United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a dedicated buyer to enhance its dynamic team. This role is pivotal in leveraging industry knowledge and networking skills to forge strong supplier relationships and manage contracts effectively. Exceptional negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills are essential for ensuring competitive pricing and maintaining quality and service standards. The successful candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment, working closely with sales and production teams to optimize purchasing activities. If you are organized and passionate about driving results, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing or production control/account management roles.
• Strong industry knowledge and networking skills.

Responsibilities

• Build supplier relationships and manage contracts with key suppliers.
• Liaise with sales, account management, and production teams.

Skills

Negotiation Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Job description

Job Description

A highly dynamic print and direct mail agency is seeking a buyer to join its passionate team. Candidates may be in a role dedicated to purchasing or in production control/account management roles that include buying responsibilities.

Your role involves leveraging industry knowledge and networking skills to build supplier relationships and manage contracts with key suppliers to achieve optimal results. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills are essential, as building sustainable supplier relationships is crucial for success in this role and within the company.

You will also liaise internally with sales, account management, and production teams, requiring excellent communication skills.

Negotiation skills must be outstanding to ensure materials are purchased at the most competitive prices, with delivery, quality, and service standards met. Additionally, you should be highly organized, responsible for end-to-end administration related to purchasing activities.