At a Glance
- Tasks: Source materials and negotiate prices to support manufacturing operations.
- Company: Established manufacturing business known for quality and innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible hours, health plan, and 25 days holiday.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth and potential CIPS qualification support.
- Why this job: Join a close-knit team and make a real impact in procurement.
- Qualifications: Experience in purchasing, strong negotiation skills, and ERP system knowledge.
The predicted salary is between 38250 - 46750 £ per year.
Are you a commercially minded buyer looking for a new position in the Poole area? Do you have experience procuring materials and services to support manufacturing operations?
Then get in touch! Kingston Barnes is recruiting for a Buyer for one of our manufacturing clients in the Poole area.
The Company
Our client is a well-established manufacturing business with a reputation for quality, innovation and long-term customer partnerships.
They combine high standards with a flexible, supportive working environment where hard work is recognised and a friendly, family atmosphere is at the heart of the business.
This is a great opportunity to join a close-knit team where you'll have the autonomy to make an impact, build strong supplier relationships and help shape the future of our procurement function.
The Role
We are looking for a commercially minded Buyer to join our Procurement team.
Reporting to the Strategic Purchasing Manager, you will ensure the timely and cost-effective supply of materials and services to support our manufacturing operations.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Buyer with strong supplier management and negotiation skills who thrives in a fast-paced engineering environment.
Responsibilities include
- Source materials, components, and services to meet business needs.
- Obtain quotes and negotiate prices, lead times, and supplier agreements.
- Raise and manage purchase orders using the ERP system.
- Build and maintain strong supplier relationships.
- Ensure materials are available to support production.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities and improve supplier performance.
- Resolve supply, quality, and invoice issues.
- Work closely with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Finance teams.
- Keep purchasing records accurate and up to date.
- Support continuous improvement within the Procurement team.
- The Candidate
- Purchasing experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
- Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
- Good commercial awareness and budget control.
- Experience using ERP/MRP systems.
- Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
- Excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
- CIPS level 4 or working toward (Desirable)
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- The Benefits
- £40,000 - £45,000
- Monday to Friday, very flexible working hours
- Cash health plan
- 25 days + 8 bank holidays
- Pension scheme
- Potential to support CIPS qualification
- If you are interested please call Josh Hoyle on (phone number removed) or apply online
- Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK to apply for this position
Buyer in Parkstone employer: Kingston Barnes Ltd
At Kingston Barnes Ltd, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation in Tewkesbury. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through mentorship opportunities for apprentices and a competitive benefits package, including 30 days of holiday and standby allowances, making it a rewarding place to advance your career in engineering maintenance.
