Details:
- Salary: £30,000 - 35,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: High Wycombe Buckinghamshire
- Date: 5 days ago
Description:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Buyer to join a global manufacturing business with multiple sites across the UK. Based in High Wycombe, this role offers a salary of up to £35,000 along with the flexibility to work from home two days per week.
The Buyer will play an important role in supporting an efficient, resilient and commercially effective purchasing function across the Group.
This is a varied role covering day-to-day purchasing, supplier management, inventory control and ERP/MRP development, with the opportunity to contribute to wider sourcing, cost reduction and continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
Managing day-to-day purchasing activities across the business
Processing purchase requisitions, purchase orders, and supplier acknowledgements, as well as expediting outstanding orders
Monitoring supplier performance and resolving any supply or delivery issues
Maintaining appropriate inventory levels while working to reduce excess and obsolete stock
Supporting the maintenance and development of ERP/MRP systems, including supplier data, lead times, minimum order quantities (MOQ) and planning parameters
Supporting sourcing activities, cost reduction initiatives, and supplier negotiations
Working closely with Production, Engineering, Sales, Finance and Warehouse teams to ensure purchasing requirements are effectively managedSkills & Experience Required:
Previous purchasing experience within a manufacturing and/or engineering environment
Strong knowledge and experience of ERP/MRP systems
Experience managing supplier relationships and negotiating with suppliers
Strong analytical skills and a good level of Excel proficiency
Excellent communication and organisational skillsWhat's on Offer?
£30,000 - £35,000 base salary
28 days holiday
Subsidised private medical
Medical insurance
Pension
Bonus scheme
Training and professional development opportunities
Hybrid working
Career progression opportunitiesSalary:
Up to £35,000
Hybrid working with 2 days a week working from home
This position would suit someone who has worked in a manufacturing environment in a role such as Buyer, Senior Buyer, Purchasing Specialist or Procurement Specialist