Buyer in Blaby

Job Title: Buyer
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Location: Leicestershire - Onsite
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000

The Procurement & Supply Chain Division at SF Partners are looking for an experienced Buyer with a background in plant machinery, equipment or tool hire to join a growing procurement function. The successful candidate will be responsible for sourcing and purchasing a range of plant, machinery, tools and associated equipment, ensuring the business has access to the right products at the right price and quality. This is a hands‑on buying role suited to someone with strong supplier relationships and a good understanding of the plant and hire market.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the purchasing of plant machinery, tools, equipment and related products.
• Source new suppliers and identify opportunities to improve product availability and commercial value.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, lead times and commercial agreements with suppliers.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key manufacturers, distributors and suppliers.
• Monitor market trends, new equipment and emerging products across the plant and tool hire sector.
• Work closely with internal teams to understand purchasing requirements and ensure demand is met.
• Review supplier performance, pricing and availability, taking action where improvements are required.
• Support stock and inventory planning to ensure appropriate levels of equipment are available.
• Obtain and analyse quotations, comparing options to achieve the best overall commercial outcome.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and ensure orders are placed and delivered in line with requirements.

Experience & Skills Required

• Previous experience in a Buyer or Procurement position within plant hire, tool hire, construction equipment, machinery or a related sector.
• Strong knowledge of plant machinery, tools and/or equipment procurement.
• Proven experience negotiating with suppliers and securing competitive commercial terms.
• Established relationships within the plant, machinery, equipment or hire market would be highly advantageous.
• Commercially minded with strong attention to cost, quality and availability.
• Confident communicator with the ability to build effective supplier relationships.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple purchasing requirements simultaneously.
• Good IT and Excel skills, with experience using purchasing or ERP systems.