Buyer

• Published: 2026-08-26

• Carbolite Gero Ltd.
• Hope Valley (UK)
• Senior, very experienced
• Purchasing, Materials Management, Logistics
• Published: 2026-08-26

Are you looking for a long-term perspective in a successfully growing, profitable company? Then you've come to the right place!

CARBOLITE GERO makes a significant contribution to technological progress: we are a leading international manufacturer of innovative and reliable high-temperature furnaces and ovens as they are indispensable for production and research facilities as well as quality and analytical laboratories. As part of Verder Scientific, we belong to the German-Dutch technology group Verder, a group of companies with over 2500 employees around the globe. We believe that our journey is far from complete. We're looking for innovators and critical thinkers who are eager to challenge the status quo, are willing to contribute new ideas and take over responsibility. If you are passionate about your work and are looking for a position where you can make a tangible impact, we want you on our team. We are growing and are therefore looking for further colleagues to strengthen our team at the earliest possible date as:

Buyer - Salary dependent on experience and qualifications + Excellent Benefits Package

We have a great opportunity for a Buyer with a technical manufacturing background to join a market leading manufacturer. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to make their mark on an exciting and varied role, and support the continued improvement to an exciting supply chain. Applicants are sought to work within the Purchasing Department and will provide key procurement support to the Purchasing Manager and other areas of the business to ensure continuity and efficiency of production and supply.

Primary Responsibilities

• Purchase goods, materials, components and services in line with specified cost, quality and delivery targets.
• Ensure continuous supply of required goods and materials and communicate any supply problems which may pose a risk or impact to the business operations.
• Negotiate contracts, improved prices and terms of business with suppliers and review opportunities to make business savings, utilising negotiation and procurement best practice tools and methods.
• Research and evaluate areas of opportunity and reduce costs where possible.
• Assess and evaluate suppliers and undertake performance reviews to ensure contract compliance and manage performance improvement activities.
• Ensure that a professional and consistent approach is taken in relation to all supplier relationships.
• Develop relationships with internal stakeholders to understand future requirements as the business looks to further improve its product offering to meet customers’ needs.
• Help to develop creative and innovative procurement processes and implement KPI’s to analyse & improve supplier performance.
• Maintain records and documentation within the department to allow full traceability, resolve invoice queries and assist with MRP, when necessary.
• Work collaboratively and negotiate and engage with stakeholders and suppliers regarding new projects, supplies and initiatives and advise of impact of change on purchasing and production activities.
• Develop relationships with internal stakeholders to understand future requirements.

Key Skills And Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience of Supplier selection/Management and audit.
• Previous experience with MRP/ ERP systems.
• Proficient in the use of MS Office – Excel & Word.
• Strong planning and organisational skills.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Have the ability to work on your own initiative with minimum supervision, prioritise workload and the skills to be a good team player.

Desirable

• CIPS Level 4 or similar qualification in Purchasing.
• A minimum qualification in an appropriate subject to HND or Degree level.
• Previous experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to understand internal and external technical information.
• Experience of Customs Import procedures.

What we have to offer

• Salary dependent on experience and qualifications.
• 37.50 Hours per week, (Early finish on a Friday).
• Company Incentive Scheme.
• Flexi-Time Scheme.
• Generous salary sacrifice pension plan with 7.5% Employer contributions and with a death in service policy.
• 28 days annual leave - plus company extra day and statutory days.
• Westfield Health Scheme membership and Hospital Treatment Plan.
• Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme – enjoy the stunning beauty of the surrounding area.
• Competitive Employee Referral Award Scheme.
• Sports & Social events.
• Free on-site parking.
• Access to employee assistance programme to help with life’s challenges.
• A Free Lunch on site every other week.
• Free Fresh Fruit.
• Convenient location next to Hope train station and on a regular bus route to and from Sheffield.

Carbolite Gero Ltd. - Parsons Lane - Hope ‑ Derbyshire ‑ S33 6RB Web: www.carbolite-gero.com