Buyer

Buyer 📍 Location: Margate, Kent 🕒 Hours: Monday-Friday, 39 hours per week 💰 Salary: £39,000 per annum 📄 Contract: Full-time, Permanent 🌟 About Us We are excited to be working with a well-established and successful company with a fantastic reputation for quality, reliability, and innovation. We're looking for an experienced and motivated Buyer to join their small, friendly team. If you're passionate about procurement, enjoy working in a supportive environment, and want a role where your contribution truly makes a difference - this could be your next great move! 🧭 What You'll Be Doing As their new Buyer, you'll be responsible for ensuring the production lines have the materials they need, when they need them - efficiently, cost-effectively, and on time. Your key responsibilities will include: 📦 Raising and managing purchase orders and call-off orders 💬 Negotiating pricing and terms with suppliers to achieve best value ⚙️ Dealing with production shortages and running shortage meetings to resolve issues quickly 📈 Preparing and presenting weekly KPI reports on purchase order status and supplier performance 🖥️ Maintaining accurate data within SAP and MRP systems 📊 Monitoring and reporting on KPIs to track supplier and cost performance 📅 Scheduling orders to align with production timelines 🤝 Building and maintaining strong supplier relationships 💡 Identifying cost savings and process improvement opportunities 👤 About You We're looking for someone who's enthusiastic, proactive, and detail-oriented - a true team player with a passion for procurement! You'll bring: ✔️ Minimum 2 years' experience in a buying or procurement role (manufacturing or production preferred) ✔️ A relevant qualification in Procurement, Supply Chain, or Business (CIPS advantageous) ✔️ Knowledge of SAP and MRP systems ✔️ Excellent communication and negotiation skills ✔️ Strong organisational skills and attention to detail 🎁 What We Offer We know that great work deserves great rewards - here's what you can look forward to: 🏖️ 23 days' holiday + bank holidays 🎄 Christmas shutdown 🪙 Life assurance (after probation) 📱 Access to the Help at Hand app (after probation) 🎉 Regular social events and gatherings 🚗 Free onsite parking 🤝 Supportive, friendly working environment 🚀 Opportunities for personal and professional growth ✉️ Ready to Join Us? If you're an ambitious Buyer looking to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you! 👉 Apply now Come and be part of a company where your ideas matter, your growth is supported, and your success is celebrated