LM Talent Solutions are proud to present an exciting opportunity for an experienced Buyer to join our client’s growing team, a leading supplier of outdoor garden products including fencing, gates, garden lighting, decking, and accessories. A hybrid role with 2-3 days on site per week, the successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the efficient procurement of products, materials, and stock to meet business requirements, customer demand, and commercial targets.
Working with a team of 5 and reporting directly to Head of Procurement as Buyer, you will be responsible for sourcing high-quality products at competitive prices, maintaining strong supplier relationships, and ensuring stock availability across key product categories. Working closely with senior management and operational teams, you will help drive cost efficiencies, improve supplier performance, and support the continued growth of the business.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
* Source and purchase products in line with company requirements, budgets, and quality standards
* Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and manufacturers
* Negotiate pricing, lead times, rebates, and supply agreements
* Monitor stock levels and coordinate deliveries to ensure product availability
* Analyse supplier quotations and identify cost-saving opportunities
* Keep internal departments informed of pricing changes, supply issues, and delivery schedules
* Work closely with warehouse, sales, and operations teams to support business needs
* Monitor market trends and recommend new products or alternative suppliers
* Produce purchasing reports, cost analysis, and stock forecasts
* Support continuous improvement across procurement and supply chain processes
* Attend supplier meetings and industry events where required
* Experience using stock management or procurement systems
* Understanding of supply chain and inventory management processes
What we are looking for…
* Previous experience within a purchasing or buying role ideally within a similar Industry
* Strong negotiation and supplier management skills
* CIPS or equivalant desirable
* Commercially aware with excellent cost management ability
* Ability to manage multiple product lines and priorities effectively
* Strong analytical and numerical skills
* Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
* High attention to detail and accuracy
* Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to meet deadlines
* Proficient in Microsoft Office packages
* Experience within retail, construction products, landscaping, DIY, or garden products is desirable
Benefits and Opportunity
In return our client offers an excellent benefits package to offer annual bonus circa 10%, company car, free onsite car charging, 33 days annual leave, pension, discounted gym membership, employee perks scheme and health insurance
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established yet rapidly growing business that retains a family feel and allows for genuine personal impact and contribution together with long term career progression
Salary description
£50000.00 - £60000.00 per year