Buyer

7 months ago


Leicester, United Kingdom Barclay Meade Full time

**Ref no.**
- BHN568241**Salary**
- £30,000 - £35,000/annum**Location**
- Leicester, England**Start date**
- ASAP**Job type**
- Permanent**Job status**
- Open**Job summary**:
My clients who are a leading branded manufacturing business are currently recruiting for a Buyer based in Leicestershire to join on a permanent basis.

**Key skills required for this role**:
Procurement, buyer, sourcing, purchasing, junior buyer

**Important**:
Buyer, Purchasing, Manufacturing

**Job description**:
Role: Buyer (Manufacturing)

Location: Leicester / Hinkley

Type: Permanent position

**Salary**: Circa £30-£35K

A buyer is required to join a growing procurement function as a result of exceptional sales growth. This offers the successful applicant the chance to join a market leading business who offer long term career development and progression.

**Key responsibilities**:

- The buyer is responsible for sourcing commodities from external suppliers to ensure a coordinated supply chain.
- Ensure stock management and supply supports customer's demand.
- Develop the supply base, identify new sources of supply and build strong relationships.
- Identifying savings opportunities through tenders, negotiations, and efficiencies
- Identifying savings opportunities through tenders, negotiations, and efficiencies
- Deliver accurate metrics, reporting and data.
- Assist with projects as required.

**About you**:

- This is a full time site based role.
- Educated to degree level and/or a CIPS holder.
- A technical manufacturing background, Aerospace, Automotive or Defence is preferred.
- Demonstrable procurement and purchasing career success.
- Knowledge of purchasing gained in a manufacturing or engineering business.
- Excellent communicator and negotiator with a strong ability to influence.
- Passionate about developing and progressing your career in purchasing.

**What's on offer?**

A salary in the region of £30-£35K, excellent career prospects.


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