Buyer in Barnstaple

Buyer

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Location: Barnstaple EX31
Type: Full-time, permanent

We are recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Buyer to join their team in Barnstaple. This is a commercially focused role combining traditional buying responsibilities with data-driven decision-making and strong stakeholder engagement.

You will take ownership of the tube, conflow, and industrial product ranges, a high-revenue area of the business, making commercial awareness and supplier performance management key to success.

Key Responsibilities

Raise purchase orders aligned to demand forecasts, agreed stock levels, and order quantities using lean Plan for Every Part (PFEP) techniques
Manage inventory levels through accurate forecasting and timely ordering
Maintain purchase order confirmations and vendor promise dates to ensure sales orders meet agreed delivery commitments
Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, negotiating optimal pricing and commercial terms
Review customer order books and expedite supplier purchase orders to ensure on-time shipment of sales orders
Proactively manage supplier expediting and communicate risks or delays to internal stakeholders
Drive continuous improvement across purchasing, inventory, and supplier performance

Skills & Experience Required

Proven experience using ERP/MRP systems to manage purchasing and inventory
Strong understanding of PFEP and inventory optimisation techniques
Experience managing supplier relationships and internal stakeholders
Confident expediting xiskglj orders and ensuring accuracy of supplier acknowledgements
Strong Excel skills, with the ability to analyse data and identify supplier performance improvement opportunities
Effective problem-solving skills and commercial awareness
Business Degree or equivalent practical experience
CIPS qualification or currently working towards CIPS

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established business where you can make a real commercial impact within a high-value product area.

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