Market-leading business require a Buyer. Applicants need previous experience in purchasing or procurement as a Buyer or Junior Buyer, and ideally have exposure to a manufacturing or engineering environment and an MRP or ERP system. The Buyer will join an innovative and dynamic procurement team who are increasingly looking to adopt a more professional, strategic and category-focused approach to procurement. Now is an excellent time to join this business, who have a healthy customer orderbook and will shortly embark on the implementation of a new MRP/ERP system. Specific duties of the Buyer include: Supplier relationship management - foster close, collaborative and harmonious relationships with the supply chain Supply market intelligence activities and investigation of new products Ownership over a range of SKUs / Categories Monitoring of stock levels Tendering and cost saving exercises Management of supplier contracts and ensure adherence to SLAs Buyer applicants should meet the following criteria: Experience in a procurement or purchasing role; Buyer, Junior Buyer, Procurement Assistant, Procurement Administrator etc. Previous exposure to a manufacturing or engineering environment MRP or ERP skills, failing this exposure to any purchasing or stock control system could work A positive, pro-active and curious individual Excellent relationship building skills; suppliers, colleagues and customers