Buyer

Job Title: Buyer

Location: Bungay

Salary: £35,000 per annum

About the Company:
We are proud to be working with a well-established manufacturing organisation based in Bungay who are looking to recruit a Buyer to join their procurement team. This role offers the opportunity to work in a busy, fast-paced environment with strong support for professional development, including full funding towards recognised procurement qualifications.

The Role:
As Buyer, you will be responsible for sourcing components and consumables, managing supplier relationships, and supporting procurement activity across the site. You will play a key role in maintaining effective purchasing processes, achieving cost savings, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Raise and manage purchase orders, including all associated administration.
• Expedite orders and chase suppliers to ensure on-time delivery.
• Source and evaluate suppliers, including negotiation and contract renewals.
• Maintain appropriate stock levels and support cost-saving initiatives.
• Work closely with the Purchasing Manager and internal stakeholders.
• Manage smaller procurement projects and identify process improvements.
• Monitor supplier performance and support procurement budgets and targets.

Skills and Experience Required:

• Experience in a procurement or purchasing role, ideally within manufacturing or a process-driven environment (not essential).
• Strong supplier negotiation and relationship management skills.
• Good understanding of procurement systems, processes, and purchase order administration.
• Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail.
• Confident communicator, able to work with a range of stakeholders.
• Highly organised with excellent administrative skills.

Benefits:

• Salary of £35,000 per annum.
• Full funding towards CIPS qualification (or remaining modules if already studying).
• Contributory pension and company sick pay.
• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Life assurance and health & wellbeing support.
• Cycle scheme and free onsite parking.
• Monday to Friday working hours, 8:30am 5:00pm (1-hour lunch).

How to Apply:
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