Procurement & Sourcing Specialist (Hybrid)

Westray Recruitment Group; Knaresborough; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational support and advancement

High tech equipment provided

Job summary

Westray Recruitment Group is seeking a Buyer to join a fast-moving team in the Knaresborough area. You will perform a diverse procurement function, manage stock data, and drive supplier evaluation and cost optimisation. The role supports a 6000+ goods inventory and interacts with multiple internal teams.

The position offers limited hybrid working and an office-focused environment, with opportunities for professional development and educational advancement within the role.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years buying experience.
• Ability to trend and analyse data.
• Work closely with internal and external teams including sales agents and warehouse.
• Strong competency with ERP systems such as SAP, Microsoft Excel or similar systems.
• Ideal experience in a business with a large inventory.
• Strong relationship builder.
• Able to work autonomously and take ownership.
• Desire to learn and continually develop.
• Career minded individual.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing and Research: Find reliable vendors, compare product quality versus price, and research market trends or consumer data.
• Negotiation: Negotiate the best possible prices, payment terms, and delivery schedules with suppliers.
• Ordering and Administration: Raise, track, and manage Purchase Orders using ERP systems.
• Quality and Standards: Ensure purchased items meet safety, regulatory, and quality requirements.
• Problem Solving: Expedite delayed shipments, resolve invoice or quality disputes, and handle supply chain disruptions.
• Cost Optimisation: Balance cost efficiency with brand and operational standards to protect the company’s bottom line.

Skills

Buying experience

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

ERP systems

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Westray Recruitment Group is seeking a Buyer to join a fast-moving team in the Knaresborough area. You will perform a diverse procurement function, manage stock data, and drive supplier evaluation and cost optimisation. The role supports a 6000+ goods inventory and interacts with multiple internal teams.

The position offers limited hybrid working and an office-focused environment, with opportunities for professional development and educational advancement within the role.