Details:
- Salary: £45,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Southend
- Date: 3 days ago
Description:
Buyer 6 Month FTC | Southend | Immediate Start
£40,000 – £45,000
We are seeking an experienced Buyer to join a well-established organisation on an initial six-month fixed-term contract. This is a hands-on role focused on managing supplier relationships, negotiating pricing, and ensuring the business receives the best value across a range of goods and services.
Working closely with internal stakeholders, you'll play a key role in maintaining supply continuity, improving commercial terms, and identifying opportunities to reduce costs while supporting day-to-day operational requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Manage supplier relationships, ensuring quality, service and cost expectations are consistently met
Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules and commercial agreements to achieve the best overall value
Source products and services from existing and new suppliers as required
Review current supplier arrangements and identify opportunities for cost savings and improved performance
Obtain and evaluate quotations, comparing suppliers to support informed purchasing decisions
Monitor supplier performance and address any service, quality or delivery issues
Conduct market research to benchmark pricing and identify alternative sourcing options
Work closely with internal teams to understand purchasing requirements and support operational demands
Maintain accurate supplier, purchasing and contract records
Contribute to wider cost reduction and supplier improvement initiativesAbout You
Previous experience in a Buyer, Senior Buyer, Purchasing Officer or Procurement role
Strong negotiation skills with the confidence to challenge suppliers and secure favourable outcomes
Proven ability to build and maintain effective supplier relationships
Commercially aware, with a good understanding of cost management and value-driven purchasing decisions
Strong analytical skills and confidence working with supplier and pricing data
Organised and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Proactive, practical and solutions-focused approachApply If you're available immediately, or at short notice, and are looking for an opportunity where you can make an immediate commercial impact, we'd love to hear from you. Please apply with your CV for consideration