At a Glance
- Tasks: Take charge of the entire purchasing process and manage supplier relationships.
- Company: A growing business looking for a proactive Senior Buyer.
- Benefits: Up to £36,000 salary, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, Monday to Friday hours.
- Other info: Great opportunity for career growth in a dynamic environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by improving procurement processes and ensuring stock availability.
- Qualifications: Experience in buying/procurement and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
We’re looking for a Senior Buyer to take ownership of the end-to-end purchasing function.
This is a brand-new standalone role, with no direct reports, created to support business growth and improve existing procurement processes.
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing suppliers, improving purchasing efficiency, and ensuring stock availability to meet customer demand.
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys taking ownership, building relationships, and making improvements within a growing business.
- Monday-Friday 9-5
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
The Role
- Manage the full purchasing process from forecasting through to order placement.
- Build and maintain relationships with around 20 suppliers, mainly based in Ukraine, China and Poland.
- Work closely with the Warehouse Manager to forecast demand and maintain stock levels.
- Improve purchasing processes and efficiencies.
- Monitor supplier performance, lead times and stock availability.
- Review and improve purchasing data to support better decision making.
The Candidate
- Previous buying/procurement experience, ideally managing the full purchasing cycle.
- Strong communication and supplier management skills.
- Confident working independently and taking ownership of a function.
- Organised, commercially aware and able to improve processes.
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Buyer in Leicester employer: Kirkland Associates Ltd
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