Buyer
Gravesend, Kent
£38,000 + 10% bonus + Private Healthcare + Hybrid
My client is looking for a proactive Buyer to join their procurement team. Reporting to the Procurement Manager, you'll play a key role in sourcing technical stock and components, building supplier relationships, and ensuring the timely and cost-effective delivery of materials to support business growth.
Key responsibilities:
Source and research suppliers, track market trends, and maintain a preferred supplier list.
Support bids and tenders, helping stakeholders identify cost-effective solutions.
Conduct supplier audits and visits to assess and maintain quality standards.
Negotiate and implement supply contracts and service-level agreements.
Monitor supplier performance against KPIs (e.g. delivery, rejects, spend).
Assist with demand planning, forecasting requirements, and scheduling orders.
Raise purchase orders in SAP, confirm delivery dates, and manage supplier queries.
Support quality and pre-assembly teams by resolving supply or product issues.
Produce reports on supplier performance, spend vs. budget, and market changes.Skills & experience:
Intermediate experience in procurement or supply chain roles.
Strong commercial acumen and problem-solving ability.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
SAP and Microsoft Office (including Excel) proficiency.
Friendly team player with the ability to work with colleagues across sales, warehouse, and technical teams.
Product knowledge and willingness to learn and grow a career in procurement.If you are interested, please submit CV for immediate consideration