Buyer in Norwich

Buyer

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Sector: Engineering & Manufacturing
Location: Norfolk area – commutable from Norwich, Thetford, Attleborough and surrounding areas
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive, DOE
Hours: Monday to Friday – Days, Office based.

If you’re an experienced Buyer with a background in fast-paced procurement environments, this role offers the opportunity to take ownership of sourcing, negotiation and supplier management within a growing engineering business.

You’ll play a key part in ensuring materials, components and services are sourced effectively, contracts are negotiated to the right commercial standards, and supply chains remain reliable to support operational and project demands.

What You’ll Be Doing

Sourcing new suppliers and managing quotations, bids and commercial negotiations
Reviewing and agreeing contract terms in line with procurement policies and business needs
Building and maintaining strong supplier relationships, ensuring quality, cost and delivery expectations are met
Working closely with internal teams to ensure materials and services support production schedules and project timelines
Raising purchase orders and maintaining accurate data across internal systems
Supporting reporting, stock control and audit requirements through accurate documentation
Ensuring all procurement activity aligns with company processes and Health & Safety standards What You’ll Bring
Proven experience in procurement within engineering, manufacturing or similar fast-moving environments
Strong commercial awareness and confident negotiation ability
Excellent communication skills and a structured, detail-focused approach
Ability to build strong supplier relationships and work collaboratively with internal stakeholders
Comfortable working independently and managing priorities effectively
Degree or NVQ Level 5 in business or technical discipline beneficial
CIPS qualification or currently studying toward it This is a great opportunity to join a growing organisation where procurement plays a central role and where you’ll have the scope to develop further as the business continues to expand. xiskglj

To discuss this Buyer position further, please click to apply or contact ISQ Recruitment on (phone number removed) for a confidential conversation.

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