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:
If you’re interested in this Buyer role, please click “Apply Now.”
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