Buyer (Procurement) - 6 Month Fixed Term Contract
Salary: £40,000 per annum
Location: Hybrid (following initial onsite training - Frome, Somerset)
Working Hours:
Monday - Thursday: 08:30 - 17:30 (45-minute lunch)
Friday: 08:30 - 15:45 (45-minute lunch)
The Opportunity
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Buyer to join a fast-paced manufacturing and product development environment on a 6-month fixed-term contract.
This role will suit a commercially minded procurement professional who enjoys working within packaging, materials sourcing, and supplier management. You will play a key role in delivering cost-effective packaging solutions, supporting new product development projects, and ensuring supply chain resilience.
Following a successful onboarding and training period onsite, the role will move to a hybrid working model.
Key Responsibilities
Source and deliver packaging solutions aligned to commercial targets
Negotiate pricing, lead times, and supply agreements
Build and maintain strong supplier relationships
Identify and onboard new suppliers, ensuring risk is managed effectively
Support new product development with accurate and detailed packaging briefs
Ensure quotations are received within KPI timelines and meet budget requirements
Risk assess supply chain options and escalate issues where necessary
Track and manage samples for testing and approvals
Maintain accurate pricing and supplier data within internal systems
Provide regular project updates to stakeholders
Attend supplier meetings and communicate outcomes clearly
Ensure compliance with health & safety standards
About You
Previous experience in a Buyer or Procurement role
Experience within packaging or manufacturing (desirable)
Strong negotiation and supplier management skills
Commercially aware with a strong cost focus
Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
Proactive, solutions-focused and able to manage multiple priorities
Strong communicator and team player
What's on Offer
£40,000 salary
Hybrid working (post-training)
Early finish on Fridays
Opportunity to gain experience within a dynamic and commercially driven environment
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Buyer looking to make an immediate impact within a collaborative and forward-thinking team.
Apply now to be considered