Buyer
Location: Bristol
Salary: £30,000 - £33,000 (DOE)
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday (core hours 9:00am - 4:00pm)
Flexible/Hybrid Working: Available following successful completion of probation
The Opportunity
Robert Half LTD are working with an established and growing manufacturing business who are seeking a Buyer to join its Manufacturing and Quality team. This is a varied role within a collaborative, small-team environment, offering the opportunity to take ownership of purchasing activities while contributing to continuous improvement across the supply chain.
Key Responsibilities
1. Raise purchase orders and manage sales returns
2. Monitor and chase supplier deliveries, updating systems with any changes
3. Produce quarterly supplier performance reports covering delivery and quality metrics
4. Issue RFQs, evaluate supplier quotations, and recommend best-value options considering cost, lead time, and supplier performance
5. Negotiate with suppliers on pricing, terms, and delivery
6. Identify and onboard new suppliers to reduce single-source risk
7. Conduct supplier visits, performance reviews, and support continuous improvement initiatives
8. Carry out supplier audits in line with ISO9001 standards
9. Manage supplier non-conformance, ensuring corrective actions are implemented
10. Analyse data to support forecasting and identify trends
11. Coordinate shipping requests for outbound goods where required
12. Maintain and control Bills of Materials (BoMs) and associated documentation
13. Track and report on annual cost savings
14. Support general purchasing administration
15. Undertake additional duties as required
16. Ensure all procurement activities align with professional ethical standards
About You
17. 2-3 years' experience in a purchasing role within a manufacturing environment
18. Experience using MRP systems and demand planning tools
19. Proven experience conducting supplier audits and visits
20. Good understanding of ISO9001 standards
21. Strong organisational and communication skills
22. Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Outlook, and Word
Desirable Skills
23. Experience using Microsoft Dynamics
What's on Offer
24. Competitive salary of £30,000 - £33,000 depending on experience
25. 37.5-hour working week with core hours of 9:00am - 4:00pm
26. Flexible and hybrid working options after probation
27. Opportunity to work within a supportive and collaborative team
28. Exposure to end-to-end procurement activities
29. A stable, growing organisation with a focus on quality and continuous improvement
Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training.