Procurement Buyer - Manufacturing & Supplier Relations

Talent Finance Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Finance Ltd is seeking a Buyer - Technology brand in Dorset to join a busy procurement team on a 6-12 month FTC with potential to go permanent. You will manage purchasing across commodities, maintain supplier relationships, and ensure supply continuity using ERP/MRP and Excel.

The role offers exposure to manufacturing operations and a chance to impact cost and delivery performance from day one. Strong organisational skills and experience in a manufacturing environment are essential for

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing or procurement within a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to manage supplier relationships and resolve supply issues.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills with multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing activity across an assigned range of commodities, ensuring continuity of supply.
• Schedule and monitor incoming materials against forecast demand and production requirements.
• Generate and issue purchase orders to nominated suppliers.
• Maintain strong supplier relationships and proactively manage supplier performance.
• Expedite outstanding orders and communicate potential supply delays that could affect production or customer requirements.
• Work closely with Quality and Technical teams to manage supplier non-conformances and agree corrective actions.
• Investigate supplier pricing discrepancies and obtain credit notes where required.
• Maintain accurate purchasing and supply information within the ERP/MRP system.
• Coordinate material samples and maintain appropriate records.
• Monitor raw material requirements, pricing and market conditions, supporting procurement strategies.
• Identify and deliver cost-saving and value-improvement opportunities across the base.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on cost, quality, delivery and efficiency.
• Maintain demand planning information to support effective materials planning.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to resolve supply-related issues promptly.
• Monitor and achieve procurement and supply-chain KPIs.

Skills

Purchasing

ERP/MRP

Excel

Supplier management

Cost awareness

Tools

ERP/MRP system

Job description

Talent Finance Ltd is seeking a Buyer - Technology brand in Dorset to join a busy procurement team on a 6-12 month FTC with potential to go permanent. You will manage purchasing across commodities, maintain supplier relationships, and ensure supply continuity using ERP/MRP and Excel.

The role offers exposure to manufacturing operations and a chance to impact cost and delivery performance from day one. Strong organisational skills and experience in a manufacturing environment are essential for