Purchasing Officer

Buyer - Medway, Kent

Salary: £34,000 per annum

Location: Medway (hybrid/office-based - specify if needed)
Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Buyer to join our growing procurement team in Medway. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their purchasing career within a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Reporting to the Procurement Manager, you will be responsible for sourcing goods and services, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring cost-effective purchasing aligned with company objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Source and procure materials, products, and services in line with company requirements
Negotiate pricing, contracts, and lead times with suppliers
Manage supplier relationships to ensure quality, performance, and reliability
Raise and manage purchase orders using internal systems
Monitor stock levels and work closely with internal stakeholders to forecast demand
Identify cost-saving opportunities and support continuous improvement initiatives
Ensure compliance with company procurement policies and procedures

Huntress Search Ltd acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles.

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed