Strategic Materials & Services Buyer

Morepeople 01780; Tiptree; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected British food manufacturer is looking for a Materials & Services Buyer in Tiptree. This key role involves procurement of goods and services, ensuring timely delivery and compliance with policies. Ideal candidates will possess strong organizational skills, effective communication abilities, and experience managing supplier relationships. A great opportunity to develop your career in a collaborative environment within a growing business.

Benefits

Collaborative work environment

Career development opportunities

Exposure across a varied spend portfolio

Qualifications

• Strong administration and organisational skills.
• Confident communicator (written, verbal and face-to-face).
• Experience working with MS Office and handling data for analysis and reporting.
• Previous experience using an ERP system.
• A proactive, detail-driven and team-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Supporting sourcing, negotiation and purchasing across a wide range of materials and services.
• Managing purchase orders, invoices and supplier records through the ERP system.
• Tracking deliveries to ensure on-time supply and minimise disruption.
• Monitoring stock levels and recommending replenishment based on demand forecasts.
• Building and maintaining strong supplier relationships.

Skills

Strong administration and organisational skills

Confident communicator (written, verbal and face-to-face)

Experience working with MS Office

Handling data for analysis and reporting

Proactive and detail-driven approach

Education

CIPS Level 3 (or working towards)

Tools

ERP system

Job description

A respected British food manufacturer is looking for a Materials & Services Buyer in Tiptree. This key role involves procurement of goods and services, ensuring timely delivery and compliance with policies. Ideal candidates will possess strong organizational skills, effective communication abilities, and experience managing supplier relationships. A great opportunity to develop your career in a collaborative environment within a growing business.