Job Title: Buyer
Salary: Competitive (DOE)
Location: Salford
Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent
Start Date: ASAP
We are currently recruiting for an exciting opportunity to join one of our key clients as a Buyer within their growing and successful procurement department. This role is key to ensuring the efficient procurement and availability of products across multiple distribution sites. You'll play a pivotal role in balancing stock availability with cost efficiency, supporting operational performance while maintaining strong supplier relationships.
The Role:
1. Manage stock levels across a supplier portfolio to meet key inventory KPIs
2. Optimise product availability while minimising excess and slow-moving stock
3. Analyse stock trends and supplier lead times against demands
4. Raise and manage purchase orders
5. Build and maintain effective supplier relationships
6. Source new products and obtain quotations
7. Provide timely updates on stock availability and delivery s...