Buyer
Working Hours: Monday - Friday, 8am - 5.15pm
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 + Bonus
Benefits: free parking, team building activities, refreshments, coffee machine, occasional ad-hoc lunches and breakfasts, recognition and reward programs.
Are you an experienced buyer with a keen eye for detail and a knack for negotiation? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment? We have an exciting opportunity for a Procurement Buyer to join an SME family run business, based in St Austell.
About the Role: As a Procurement Buyer, you will play a crucial role in overseeing daily company purchases for all resale items, managing stock and back-orders, and ensuring optimal pricing and supplier agreements.
Your responsibilities will include:
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 + Bonus
Benefits: free parking, team building activities, refreshments, coffee machine, occasional ad-hoc lunches and breakfasts, recognition and reward programs.
Are you an experienced buyer with a keen eye for detail and a knack for negotiation? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment? We have an exciting opportunity for a Procurement Buyer to join an SME family run business, based in St Austell.
About the Role: As a Procurement Buyer, you will play a crucial role in overseeing daily company purchases for all resale items, managing stock and back-orders, and ensuring optimal pricing and supplier agreements.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Placing orders with preferred suppliers and obtaining competitive quotes when necessary
- Conducting regular price checks and negotiations to secure the best terms
- Ensuring timely adherence to sales order delivery dates and maintaining high levels of customer service
- Managing procurement mailboxes, responding to pricing queries, and approving supplier invoices
- Exploring new supply sources within the UK and internationally
- Handling all purchasing administrative tasks efficiently
- Supplier Performance Improvement: Enhance trading terms, negotiate discounts and rebates
- Gross Profit Improvement: Increase sales order GP by decreasing cost prices
- Stock Management: Ensure no stockouts for top products and lock in agreed prices for 6-12 months
- Previous experience in a buyer role, with strong negotiation skills and proficiency in Excel
- Adaptable to new systems and a quick learner
- Positive, can-do attitude with a willingness to learn and assist beyond your role
- Able to work independently and as part of a team, contributing to a collaborative and supportive work environment
- Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses and profit-sharing opportunities
- Comprehensive benefits package including holidays, free parking, and team-building activities
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- A supportive and friendly work culture with regular recognition and rewards for outstanding contributions
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Seniority level
Entry level -
Employment type
Full-time -
Job function
Purchasing -
Industries
Primary and Secondary Education and Non-profit Organizations
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