Buyer
Location: Lincoln (On-site)
Hours: 8.30am – 5.00pm (flexible)
Salary: £38,000 – £45,000 + profit share bonus scheme
Reporting to: Head of Procurement
A fast-growing importer and distributor of premium cabinet hardware within the KBB (kitchen, bedroom & bathroom) sector is seeking a hands-on, commercially minded Buyer to join its expanding procurement function.
The business operates across international supply chains, sourcing from both APAC and Europe, and supplies a growing range of design-led, high-quality products to the trade. With continued growth and investment, this is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic and evolving environment.
The Rol
eThis is a pivotal, fast-paced buying role at the heart of the procurement function. You will act as the operational engine of purchasing activity, working closely with the Head of Procurement to manage supplier relationships, execute purchase orders, and ensure the smooth flow of goods from global suppliers into the UK warehouse
.You will work across a diverse international supplier base in APAC and Europe, helping to ensure stock is delivered accurately, efficiently, and on time, whilst also supporting the ongoing development of systems and processes within a growing business
.This is a varied and highly involved role where no two days are the same
.
Key Responsibiliti
- esManage the end-to-end purchase order process across APAC and European suppliers, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and correct documentation at every sta
- geCoordinate inbound shipments with warehouse and operations tea
- msLiaise with freight forwarders to manage inbound logistics and carriage arrangemen
- tsMaintain accurate purchasing records within the ERP syst
- emAct as the primary day-to-day contact for a defined supplier base, managing ongoing operational and commercial communicati
- onSupport supplier performance reviews with data, insight, and corresponden
- ceProvide guidance and oversight to the Purchasing Assistant, helping to prioritise workloads and ensure clear focus across open orde
- rsContribute to system and process improvement initiativ
- esSupport the Head of Procurement in driving efficiency and scalabili
tyRequiremen
tsYou will be an experienced Buyer or Purchasing professional who thrives in a product-led, import-focused environment. Experience within KBB, furniture, or hardware is highly advantageou
s.You will brin
- g:Solid experience in buying or procurement within a fast-paced environme
- ntConfidence managing international supplier relationships (APAC and/or Europ
- e)Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple open orders at on
- ceGood commercial awareness, including pricing, MOQs, and supplier quotatio
- nsClear and confident communication skills with both suppliers and internal tea
- msProficiency in ERP systems and strong Excel skil
- lsA structured, detail-focused approach with excellent follow-throu
- ghThe ability to work collaboratively whilst managing your own worklo
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Working St
yleWe are looking for someone who
- is:Operationally reliable – consistent, accountable, and detail-focu
- sedCommercially aware – always considering the wider supplier and product pict
- ureProactive – confident in chasing, escalating, and resolving issues ea
- rlyAdaptable – comfortable working in a growing business where processes are still develop
- ingCollaborative – effective across multiple teams and stakehold
ersBenef
- itsA central role in a fast-growing, ambitious busin
- essThe opportunity to work across a broad and expanding premium product ra
- ngeExposure to global supply chains across Europe and A
- PACA varied and influential role with genuine owners
- hipSalary of £40,000 – £45,
- 000Profit share bonus sch
- emeFlexible working hours (8.30am – 5.00
- pm)On-site role in Linc
- olnThe opportunity to help shape a developing procurement funct
ion
A
pplyIf you are looking for a hands-on buying role where you can take ownership, work across international supply chains, and contribute to the growth of a premium, design-led product business, we would love to hear from