As a key member of the purchasing department, the Buyer will have excellent opportunities for progression over the coming years. The primary responsibility will be to expedite orders, track deliveries, resolve shipping errors and maintain accurate records following established guidelines.
Role responsibilities of the Buyer include:
Reviews daily purchasing reports and system recommendations to determine proper quantities and items to buy, then creates purchase orders for suppliers.
Maintains inventory levels to ensure availability while minimising working capital investment.
Executes stock replenishment, special orders, and drop ship purchasing based on cost-effective methods, order minimums, and transportation modes.
Ensures purchase order accuracy, including quantities, costs, notes, and compliance with terms.
Manages electronic ordering processes and follows up with suppliers on order status and delivery.
Reviews supplier performance and inventory reports, negotiating returns for excess/inactive stock and addressing shipping errors.Person Specification of the Buyer:
Proven experience in purchasing, procurement, or a similar buyer role.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of engaging stakeholders both internally and externally.
Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and with confidence.
Minimum intermediate Excel skills.
A strong team player who is self-motivated and capable of maintaining focus on the broader objectives.
Salary
Up to £35k
This position is hybrid offering up to 2 days per week working from home.
This role will be well suited to you if you have held a role within purchasing or procurement as a buyer, sourcing specialist, procurement specialist, purchasing officer, purchasing agent, buying coordinator, purchasing executive, purchasing consultant or senior buyer
Salary description
£32000.00 - £35000.00 per year