Buyer

A global manufacturing organisation are looking for a permanent Buyer to join their team in Bury. This position is offering a salary of up to 34,000 and requires full on-site presence.

Candidates will have previous experience within purchasing or procurement specifically within a manufacturing environment and be keen to progress in their career.

Role responsibilities of the Buyer include:

• Supporting procurement activities across multiple locations, ensuring efficient sourcing, and purchasing processes.
• Communicating professionally with internal teams and external contacts at all organisational levels.
• Acting as the primary contact for contracts and projects, coordinating with senior internal and external stakeholders.
• Sourcing, issuing, and managing procurement of equipment, materials, and services, including supplier selection and price negotiation.
• Monitoring procurement performance, maintains supplier relationships, and ensures compliance with company policies and cost-saving targets.

Person Specification of the Buyer:

• Proven experience in managing procurement processes from start to finish within a manufacturing environment
• Proficient in utilising ERP and MRP systems
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively liaise with internal teams and external suppliers.
• Previous experience managing relationships with European suppliers is highly preferred

Salary

Up to 34k

This position requires on-site presence.

This role will be well suited to you if you have held a role within purchasing or procurement as a buyer, sourcing specialist, commodity manager, category manager, senior buyer or junior buyer.