Buyer

Description:

Buyer

Burton-on-Trent

Salary: Up to £40,000 per year

Permanent, Full-Time, Office Based

Are you an experienced Buyer looking for your next opportunity within a fast-paced FMCG or Manufacturing environment?

Regional Recruitment are recruiting for a Buyer to join a well-established business based in Burton-on-Trent. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated procurement professional to play a key role in managing supplier relationships, negotiating costs, and ensuring materials are sourced efficiently to support business operations.

What's on Offer:

Office-based role
Company pension scheme
Opportunities for career development and progression
Supportive and collaborative working environment

Qualifications

Essential:

Previous experience in a Buyer or Purchasing role
Experience working within the FMCG and/or Manufacturing industry
Strong negotiation and supplier management skills
Excellent communication and organisational abilities
Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work to deadlines
Desirable:

Experience using ERP or MRP systems
CIPS qualification or working towards one
Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail

Roles & Responsibilities

Source and procure materials, products and services in line with business requirements.
Build and maintain strong relationships with existing suppliers while identifying new sourcing opportunities.
Negotiate pricing, lead times and commercial terms to achieve the best value for the business.
Monitor supplier performance to ensure quality, delivery and cost targets are consistently met.
Raise and manage purchase orders, ensuring accurate documentation and timely processing.
Work closely with production, planning and warehouse teams to maintain stock availability and minimise supply chain disruption.
Analyse purchasing data and market trends to identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.
Ensure purchasing activities comply with company policies and procurement procedures.

Requirements

As a Buyer, you will also be expected to:

Be highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
Demonstrate strong commercial awareness and problem-solving skills.
Work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
Thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while managing competing priorities.

About Regional Recruitment

This position is being advertised by Regional Recruitment Ltd, an award-winning independent recruitment agency established in 2008. We specialise in permanent, temporary, and contract opportunities across the Commercial, Construction, Industrial, Technology, and Engineering sectors.

If this Buyer role is right for you - Click to apply below. Alternatively contact Chloe Vickers in the Commercial team on (phone number removed).

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