Buyer
Posted 4 days ago by 1753801085
Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
Derby, Derbyshire, England
Summary: The Buyer role is a full-time, 6-month fixed-term contract based in Derby, requiring immediate availability. The position involves procuring raw materials, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance with internal standards. Candidates must possess prior buying experience and excellent communication skills to liaise with stakeholders effectively. The role includes a hybrid working arrangement with two days per week from home.
Key Responsibilities:
- Source, qualify, and manage suppliers, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and internal standards
- Negotiate pricing, lead times, and terms to support budgets and cost-saving targets
- Maintain accurate data in the ERP system, including part creation, pricing, and supplier records
- Support production by ensuring availability of materials and resolving supplier issues
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth project delivery
Key Skills:
- Prior buying experience
- Excellent communication skills
- Negotiation skills
- Supplier management experience
- Confidence using MRP/ERP systems
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Derby
Country: England
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Job Type: Full-time, Contract
Work Schedule: Monday to Friday
Location: Derby
Hybrid: Two days per week working from home.
SF Recruitment are recruiting for a Buyer for their client based in Derby. This is a full-time 6 month FTC role. To be considered for this role you need to be immediately available or on a short notice.
Reporting to the Procurement Manager you will be required to procure raw materials. This role involves a combination of purchasing activities, data entry, and report generation.
Suitable candidates must have prior Buying experience. It is essential you have excellent communication skills as you will be required to regularly liaise with internal and external stakeholders. From placing orders and selecting suppliers to ensuring timely delivery, quality, and cost control.
Key Responsibilities:
-Source, qualify, and manage suppliers, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and internal standards
-Negotiate pricing, lead times, and terms to support budgets and cost-saving targets
-Maintain accurate data in the ERP system, including part creation, pricing, and supplier records
-Support production by ensuring availability of materials and resolving supplier issues
-Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth project delivery
-You'll need negotiation skills, supplier management experience, and confidence using MRP/ERP systems.
If you are interested in this role and have the relevant skillset to hit the ground running, please apply today for further details.