Strategic Buyer: Sourcing, Negotiation & Suppliers

Pure Resourcing Solutions Limited; Rochford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Pure Resourcing Solutions Limited is recruiting a Buyer to support procurement across multiple categories in a busy Essex operation. The role combines purchasing, supplier management, sourcing and commercial support to drive value and ensure best value for the business.

You will work with stakeholders to understand requirements, obtain quotations, monitor supplier performance and contribute to cost reductions and process improvements in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in Buyer, Purchasing, Procurement or Supply Chain.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management.
• Excellent negotiation and supplier management capabilities.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills; detail-oriented.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement across a variety of spend categories.
• Build and maintain supplier relationships.
• Obtain and evaluate quotations to secure best value.
• Support supplier reviews and performance monitoring.
• Assist with contract renewals and commercial negotiations.
• Maintain supplier and purchasing records.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement.
• Support sourcing and tender activities where required.
• Produce reports and analysis to support purchasing decisions.
• Work with stakeholders to understand procurement needs.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of purchasing processes and systems.

Skills

Strong communication

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Supplier management

Analytical thinking

Excel proficiency

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Pure Resourcing Solutions Limited is recruiting a Buyer to support procurement across multiple categories in a busy Essex operation. The role combines purchasing, supplier management, sourcing and commercial support to drive value and ensure best value for the business.

You will work with stakeholders to understand requirements, obtain quotations, monitor supplier performance and contribute to cost reductions and process improvements in a fast-paced environment.