At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage purchasing and inventory to ensure product availability and optimise stock levels.
- Company: Dynamic distribution company focused on EMEA markets.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, full-time hours, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborative team culture with opportunities for training and development.
- Why this job: Join a fast-paced environment and make a real impact on supply chain efficiency.
- Qualifications: Experience in buying and inventory management, with strong Excel skills.
The predicted salary is between 15.4 - 15.4 £ per hour.
We’re recruiting a Buyer to support purchasing and inventory management activities within a distribution environment across EMEA. This role is focused on maintaining product availability, improving supplier delivery performance, and optimizing inventory investment to meet service level targets.
Key Responsibilities
- Execute inventory plans and purchase order processes to achieve fill rate/availability targets.
- Raise, track and manage purchase orders end-to-end, taking action on delays and issues.
- Drive supplier delivery improvements through performance tracking, metrics and regular reviews.
- Improve inventory quality by reducing non-productive and Dead & Excess (D&E) stock exposure.
- Review lead times and delivery performance to prevent shortages and support customer experience.
- Maintain accurate system data and provide timely updates across the purchase order lifecycle.
- Work closely with warehouse teams to resolve delivery and operational issues.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives, recommending process efficiencies and cost-saving ideas.
- Build positive working relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers, including negotiation where required.
- Support training/onboarding of new team members when needed.
What We're Looking For
- Experience in buying/purchasing and inventory management in a distribution/warehouse environment.
- Strong data and reporting capability with advanced Excel skills.
- Confident managing suppliers, influencing delivery performance and handling negotiations.
- Organised, detail-focused and able to prioritise in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Buyer in Loughborough employer: Gi Group (UK)
As a Buyer at our Loughborough location, you will join a dynamic team within a supportive work culture that values collaboration and continuous improvement. We offer competitive pay, opportunities for professional growth, and a commitment to employee development, ensuring you can thrive in your role while contributing to our success in the EMEA distribution environment.
