Are you a commercially minded Buyer who thrives in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same?
We're looking for an ambitious and proactive Buyer to join a growing and dynamic business, playing a key role in driving purchasing performance, supplier relationships, and stock optimisation across multiple UK sites.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys balancing strategic procurement with hands‑on operational buying responsibilities while working closely with Sales, Marketing, Warehouse, Accounts, and Supply Chain teams.
As Operations Buyer, you'll be responsible for ensuring optimal stock availability while sourcing high‑quality products and services at the best possible commercial value.
Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
* Managing and developing strong supplier relationships
* Negotiating competitive pricing and commercial terms
* Raising purchase orders and managing requisitions
* Monitoring stock levels and supplier performance
* Managing supplier onboarding and maintaining accurate supplier data
* Supporting tendering and procurement activities
* Working collaboratively with internal departments to maximise profitability and operational efficiency
* Providing cover for the Stock Controller when required
You'll also have the opportunity to identify new market opportunities, influence buying strategy, and contribute directly to the continued growth of the business.
The successful candidate will have
* Strong supplier negotiation and relationship management skills
* Purchasing experience gained in a manufacturing environment.
* Experience managing stock, inventory, or purchasing processes
* Commercial awareness and confidence analysing pricing and market trends
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
* Strong organisational skills with high attention to detail
* Experience working within ERP/MRP systems (desirable)
* A proactive and solutions‑focused mindset
On offer
* Competitive salary of 35,000 - 37,500 DOE
* Working hours 37.5 per week. Mon - Thurs 08.30am to 16.45pm, Fri 08.30am to 15.30pm.
* 24 Day annual leave + Bank Holidays
* Pension - 5% employer & 3% employee contributions
* Option to join Simply Health Medical Cover.
* Life insurance (x 2 annual salary) on completion of 6-month probationary period
Equal opportunities are important to us. We believe that diversity and inclusion at Morgan Ryder Associates are critical to our success as DE&I positive company, so we want to recruit, develop, and keep the best talent. We encourage applications from everyone, regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, belief, age, family or parental status, and any other characteristic.
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