Your new company You will be joining a well-established and growing manufacturing organisation with a strong reputation for quality and innovation. The company is committed to continuous improvement and offers a collaborative working environment where employees are encouraged to contribute ideas and drive efficiencies across the business. Your new role As a buyer, you will work closely with internal teams to procure components and related parts required for production. You will be responsible for raising and managing purchase orders, ensuring they are progressed in a timely manner, and negotiating prices with suppliers to achieve the best value. You will play a key role in managing material shortages and maintaining strong relationships with both internal stakeholders and external suppliers to improve cost, quality, and delivery performance. Additionally, you will generate reports, provide regular updates on procurement activities, and monitor and report on costs to support business objectives. What you ll need to succeed Previous experience in a buying/procurement role (ideally within manufacturing) Experience using Sage (desirable) Strong IT skills, particularly in Excel Ability to maintain accurate purchasing and pricing records Experience in cost analysis and identifying cost-saving opportunities Strong communication skills across all levels Ability to work both independently and as part of a team Good problem-solv...
