Buyer

Are you a commercially minded buyer looking for a new position in the Poole area? Do you have experience procuring materials and services to support manufacturing operations?

Then get in touch! Kingston Barnes is recruiting for a Buyer for one of our manufacturing clients in the Poole area.

The Company

Our client is a well-established manufacturing business with a reputation for quality, innovation and long-term customer partnerships. They combine high standards with a flexible, supportive working environment where hard work is recognised and a friendly, family atmosphere is at the heart of the business.

This is a great opportunity to join a close-knit team where you'll have the autonomy to make an impact, build strong supplier relationships and help shape the future of our procurement function.

The Role

We are looking for a commercially minded Buyer to join our Procurement team. Reporting to the Strategic Purchasing Manager, you will ensure the timely and cost-effective supply of materials and services to support our manufacturing operations.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Buyer with strong supplier management and negotiation skills who thrives in a fast-paced engineering environment. Responsibilities include:

* Source materials, components, and services to meet business needs.

* Obtain quotes and negotiate prices, lead times, and supplier agreements.

* Raise and manage purchase orders using the ERP system.

* Build and maintain strong supplier relationships.

* Ensure materials are available to support production.

* Identify cost-saving opportunities and improve supplier performance.

* Resolve supply, quality, and invoice issues.

* Work closely with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Finance teams.

* Keep purchasing records accurate and up to date.

* Support continuous improvement within the Procurement team.

The Candidate

* Purchasing experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment.

* Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.

* Good commercial awareness and budget control.

* Experience using ERP/MRP systems.

* Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.

* Excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.

* CIPS level 4 or working toward (Desirable)

* The ability to work independently and as part of a team.

The Benefits

* £40,000 - £45,000

* Monday to Friday, very flexible working hours

* Cash health plan

* 25 days + 8 bank holidays

* Pension scheme

* Potential to support CIPS qualification

If you are interested please call Josh Hoyle on (phone number removed) or apply online

* Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK to apply for this position
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed