Procurement Buyer / Purchasing Professional – Hybrid Role (Remote with Travel)
Are you an experienced procurement professional with a technical buying background, looking for a new and exciting opportunity? We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join a leading company in the security and access control sector. This dynamic organisation offers an innovative and supportive environment, where your expertise in purchasing will be key to driving operational success.
This role is fully remote with weekly travel required to offices in High Wycombe and Wimborne.
Key Information:
Role: Purchasing Professional
Location: Fully remote, with travel to High Wycombe and Wimborne offices as required
Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 per annum
Annual Bonus: 10%About the Role:
In this pivotal role, you will oversee a £3.5M purchasing budget that plays a key role in maintaining smooth operations across multiple manufacturing businesses. Your responsibilities will be divided as follows:
Stock Management (Approx. £2.5M): A significant portion of your focus will be on managing stock levels, ensuring that materials are always available to meet production needs. With all supplier contracts already in place, you will ensure that orders are placed six months in advance, avoiding any supply issues and ensuring consistency. Negotiation is minimal in this part of the role.
Raw Material Procurement (Approx. £1M): The remaining budget will be used to source raw materials, such as steel, aluminium, machinery tools, etc., for two separate manufacturing units within the group. Again, while the purchasing is key, minimal negotiation is required due to established contracts.Your role will also include:
Supplier Management & Coordination: Foster strong relationships with suppliers to ensure on-time deliveries and efficient material management.
Procurement Strategy & Reporting: Oversee the procurement process, track spend, and generate reports to ensure purchasing activities align with business needs.
Operational Efficiency: Maintain high levels of efficiency by ensuring all materials are ordered and delivered on time, optimising costs where possible, and avoiding any disruptions in production.Who We’re Looking For:
Experience: 3 to 5 years in a similar procurement role, ideally within a manufacturing or technical environment.
Skills:
Strong analytical and organisational skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build strong internal and external relationships.
Good understanding of inventory management and lean manufacturing principles.
Attributes: Self-motivated, highly organised, and detail-oriented, with a results-driven mindset.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a growing and forward-thinking company in the security and access control industry. You’ll enjoy a flexible hybrid working model while playing a critical role in ensuring the company’s continued operational success.
If you are a skilled procurement professional looking for a new challenge, we want to hear from you!
Eligo Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Eligo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering diversity and creating an inclusive and equitable environment for employees and applicants. We actively celebrate and embrace differences, including but not limited to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, and disability. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences and all will be considered for employment without discrimination. At Eligo Recruitment diversity, equity and inclusion is integral to achieving our mission to ensure every workplace reflects the richness of human diversity