Your new company You will be joining a well-established and growing manufacturing organisation with a strong reputation for quality and innovation. The company is committed to continuous improvement and offers a collaborative working environment where employees are encouraged to contribute ideas and drive efficiencies across the business. Your new role As a buyer, you will work closely with internal teams to procure components and related parts required for production. You will be responsible for raising and managing purchase orders, ensuring they are progressed in a timely manner, and negotiating prices with suppliers to achieve the best value. You will play a key role in managing material shortages and maintaining strong relationships with both internal stakeholders and external suppliers to improve cost, quality, and delivery performance. Additionally, you will generate reports, provide regular updates on procurement activities, and monitor and report on costs to support business objectives. What you'll need to succeed Previous experience in a buying/procurement role (ideally within manufacturing) Experience using Sage (desirable) Strong IT skills, particularly in Excel Ability to maintain accurate purchasing and pricing records Experience in cost analysis and identifying cost-saving opportunities Strong communication skills across all levels Ability to work both independently and as part of a team Good problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues High attention to detail and commitment to quality standards Full, clean driving licence What you'll get in return 30 days' holiday flexible start and finish times Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits Private medical insurance & health cash plan Death in service & free will writing service Gym membership Electric vehicle & cycle-to-work schemes Tech purchase scheme (IKEA, Currys, John Lewis) Annual salary review & company bonus scheme Competitive salary with enhanced overtime rates Free parking & high street discounts Branded clothing allowance Regular social events, funded activities & employee perks What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)