Strategic Buyer – Procurement & Logistics (12-Mo Contract)

Nub News; Gaydon; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Nub News in Gaydon, UK, is hiring a detail‑oriented Buyer for the Aftermarket Department on a 12‑month contract. You will help maintain optimal inventory levels, support timely procurement, and build strong supplier relationships to secure value and continuity.

Key duties include supplier evaluation and negotiations, collaboration with Logistics and Supply Chain, processing purchase orders in SAP, managing requisitions and delivery schedules, and driving procurement improvements across the team.

Qualifications

• Strong negotiation skills with the ability to communicate clearly with suppliers.
• Knowledge of supply chain principles, logistics, and merchandising practices.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and adapt to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in evaluating supplier options and negotiating favorable terms.
• Collaborate with Logistics and Supply Chain to understand procurement needs.
• Utilise ERP systems like SAP to process purchase orders and track inventory levels.
• Support management of purchase requisitions, purchase orders, and delivery schedules.
• Maintain records of procurement activities and supplier communications.
• Monitor logistics processes to coordinate transportation and delivery schedules.
• Contribute to procurement process improvements.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Supplier relations

SAP/ERP experience

Inventory management

Procurement processes

Tools

SAP

Job description

Nub News in Gaydon, UK, is hiring a detail‑oriented Buyer for the Aftermarket Department on a 12‑month contract. You will help maintain optimal inventory levels, support timely procurement, and build strong supplier relationships to secure value and continuity.

Key duties include supplier evaluation and negotiations, collaboration with Logistics and Supply Chain, processing purchase orders in SAP, managing requisitions and delivery schedules, and driving procurement improvements across the team.