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Buyer
- Aggregated by CV-Library
- BH12, Parkstone, Dorset
- Permanent
- Full Time
- £40,000 - £45,000 Per Annum
Job Description
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
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


