Buyer
📍 Location: Margate, Kent
🕒 Hours: Monday-Friday, 39 hours per week
💰 Salary: £35,000 per annum
📄 Contract: Full-time, Permanent
🌟 About the Company
We are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a well-established and highly respected business known for its quality, reliability, and innovation. Due to continued growth, they are looking for an experienced and motivated Buyer to join their small, friendly, and supportive team.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about procurement who enjoys working in a collaborative environment and wants to make a real impact.
🧭 The Role
As Buyer, you will play a key role in ensuring production runs smoothly by sourcing materials efficiently, cost-effectively, and on time.
Key responsibilities include:
Raising and managing purchase orders and call-off orders
Negotiating pricing and commercial terms with suppliers
Managing production shortages and leading shortage meetings
Preparing and presenting weekly KPI reports on supplier performance and purchase order status
Maintaining accurate data within SAP and MRP systems
Monitoring supplier and cost performance against KPIs
Scheduling orders in line with production plans
Building and maintaining strong supplier relationships
Identifying cost-saving and process improvement opportunities👤 About You
We are looking for a proactive, organised, and detail-focused individual with a strong passion for procurement and teamwork.
You will ideally have:
At least 2 years' experience in a Buyer or Procurement role (manufacturing/production environment preferred)
A relevant qualification in Procurement, Supply Chain or Business (CIPS desirable)
Experience using SAP and MRP systems
Excellent communication and negotiation skills
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail🎁 What's in It for You?
23 days' holiday plus bank holidays
Christmas shutdown period
Life assurance (after probation)
Access to the Help at Hand app (after probation)
Regular social events
Free onsite parking
Friendly, supportive working environment
Opportunities for personal and professional development✉️ Apply Now
If you're an ambitious Buyer looking to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and become part of a company where your ideas matter, your growth is encouraged, and your success is recognised