Senior Buyer/Purchase Manager

SHREE SAI TRADING LTD; Dartford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A Dartford-based company is seeking an experienced Buyer for a senior role. This position involves negotiating with suppliers, conducting market research, and managing stock levels. The ideal candidate will have strong negotiation skills, fluency in English, and proficiency in using Microsoft Office and Teams for updates to senior leadership. This role is crucial for maintaining competitiveness in the FMCG sector, optimizing costs, and ensuring product availability.

Qualifications

• Proficient in negotiation and communication for supplier engagement.
• Fluent in English, capable of clear communication.
• Analytical skills to assess market trends and supplier reliability.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate with suppliers for pricing, terms, and delivery schedules.
• Monitor market trends and analyze consumer demands.
• Maintain optimal stock levels and forecast inventory needs.

Skills

Strong negotiation and communication skills

Fluency in English

Analytical thinking

Organisational skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Teams

Job description

We are a company based in Dartford. We are looking for an experienced Buyer in a very senior role within our organisation.

Overview

We are a company based in Dartford. Looking for an experienced Buyer in a very senior role within our organisation.

Responsibilities

• Supplier Liaison & Negotiation: The Buyer/Purchase Manager will be expected to regularly communicate and negotiate with suppliers to obtain the best possible prices, terms, and delivery schedules for the company's products.
• Market Research & Analysis: The role involves monitoring market trends, researching consumer demands, and analysing product pricing and availability to inform profitable purchasing decisions.
• Stock Management: Responsible for maintaining optimal stock levels by forecasting inventory needs and placing orders to avoid shortages or excess stock.
• Reporting & Teamwork: The successful candidate must be fluent in English, confident using Microsoft Office and able to participate in daily Teams meetings or video conferences with Company Directors, sharing updates on pricing, stock status, and supplier performance.
• Direct Reporting: Reports directly to the CEO, providing timely updates and strategic insights on procurement, prices, and product availability.

Essential Skills & Qualifications

• Strong negotiation and communication skills for building relationships and securing favourable terms with suppliers.
• Fluency in English is essential for clear communication within the team and with suppliers.
• Ability to use online meeting platforms like Teams for daily briefings and collaborative discussions, including presentations to company directors.
• Analytical thinking to assess product trends, prices, availability, and supplier reliability.
• Organisational skills for managing multiple suppliers, stock levels, and reporting requirements efficiently.

Impact on Company

This position ensures the business remains competitive in the fast-paced FMCG sector, ( Confectioneries, Soft Drinks, Household Goods) optimizes costs, and keeps products available for customers—all while maintaining strong supplier relationships and providing valuable reports to senior leadership.