Buyer

I am recruiting on behalf of a leading manufacturing business for a skilled and proactive buyer to join their procurement team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in managing the purchasing of all indirect goods while supporting operational performance and continuous improvement across the supply chain.

The Role:

Reporting to the Procurement Manager, you’ll be responsible for ensuring the effective sourcing, negotiation, and management of supplier relationships. You will work cross-functionally with teams across the organisation to meet cost, quality, and delivery objectives while maintaining optimal inventory levels.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the purchasing of indirect goods and services to support operational departments
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with supply chain partners
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement across quality, cost, delivery, and inventory performance
• Maintain approved supplier lists and source alternative suppliers as required
• Support ERP system development relating to purchasing and supplier data
• Assist with stock control and ensure materials availability to meet business demand
• Investigate and resolve supplier quality issues and ensure commercially appropriate outcomes
• Conduct supplier negotiations and ensure consistent on-time, in-full delivery
• Liaise with internal teams on alternative product specifications and provide procurement input for customer quotations
• Provide cover for direct goods purchasing and support wider procurement team activities as needed

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in a procurement or buyer role, ideally within a manufacturing or engineering setting
• A background in the sourcing of indirect goods and services
• Familiarity with ERP purchasing and inventory systems
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills
• High attention to detail with strong administrative and organisational abilities
• Commercially minded with the ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
• Ideally CIPS Level 4 qualified (or equivalent experience)

This is a great opportunity to join a stable and forward-thinking company where procurement is central to business success. If you’re a motivated buyer ready to take on your next challenge, we’d love to hear from you.
To apply, please submit your CV or get in touch with Emily at Pure for a confidential discussion.