Buyer – Join a Fast-Moving, Industry-Leading Team at TestLink Ltd
Location: Poole | Department: Purchasing | Full-Time
OFFICE BASED ROLE
Are you ready to take the next step in your purchasing career? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments where your decisions make a real impact?
JoinTestLink Ltd, a globally recognised repair and logistics specialist, as we expand our team with aBuyerwho’s driven, detail-focused, and ready to make a difference.
What You’ll Be Doing
You’ll be an integral part of our dynamic purchasing team, ensuring we source, procure, and deliver the right materials at the right time — helping drive our supply chain success.
Key Responsibilities:
* Rapidly issue RFQs and chase timely supplier responses
* Provide full pricing and availability breakdowns within tight turnaround times
* Identify alternative stock, tear-down potentials, and VOI availability
* Source new suppliers to expand our vendor base
* Investigate part availability and historical supplier data
* Process purchase orders and works orders efficiently and accurately
* Monitor inventory and LSDs daily to hit weekly supply targets
* Support sales by ensuring optimal stock availability
* Negotiate with suppliers to meet cost-saving and quality targets
* Conduct performance reviews and audits on key suppliers
* Manage commercial aspects of logistics and warehousing
* Contribute to purchasing strategy and implement process improvements
What We’re Looking For
Qualifications:
* Degree or equivalent in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field
* CIPS qualification (or working towards it) is a plus
Skills & Attributes:
* Excellent verbal and written communication
* Highly organised with sharp analytical thinking
* Ability to multitask and work under pressure
* Proactive problem-solver and critical thinker
* Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy
* Comfortable working independently and within a team
Technical Skills:
* Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)
* Experience using ERP or procurement systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Sage) is advantageous
* Understanding of inventory management tools and supplier KPIs
Why Work With Us
* Competitive salary and employee benefits
* Supportive, friendly team culture
* Clear progression and development opportunities
* Be part of a trusted, respected name in repair and logistics
Ready to make your mark in procurement? Apply now and take your career to the next level with TestLink Ltd
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to £28K
OFFICE BASED ROLE
Benefits:
* Bereavement leave
* Company events
* Company pension
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
* Life insurance
* On-site parking
* Referral programme
Experience:
* Purchasing: 2 years (required)
* Sales: 1 year (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Location:
* Poole, Dorset BH16 5HT
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