Buyer – Bradford/Hybrid - Competitive Salary
Elevation is proud to be partnering with a rapidly growing Manufacturing business in Bradford who are looking for an experienced Buyer to join the team.
It's an exciting time to join this company as they are currently getting involved in some exciting global projects and this key role will play a huge part in ensuring a smooth supply chain .
Benefits:
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays
* Hybrid working
* Healthcare Cash Plan & Health Assessments
* Discretionary Xmas bonus
* Pension
* Free onsite parking
Key duties and responsibilities of the Buyer will include:
* Product Sourcing & Purchasing
: Identify, source, and review product/material requests, ensuring quality, cost-efficiency, and supplier reliability
* Supplier Management
: Build and maintain supplier relationships, evaluate performance, negotiate contracts, and enforce compliance with standards
* Negotiation & Cost Control
: Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and delivery timelines, monitor market trends, and collaborate with teams to stay within budget
* Inventory & Order Management
: Manage inventory levels, track deliveries, coordinate fulfilment, and work with logistics/warehouse teams for efficiency
* Compliance & Documentation
: Ensure legal and policy compliance, maintain accurate records, prepare reports, and support processes like NCR, Kanban, and stock availability
Key skills and experiences of the Buyer will include:
* 2-3 years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment
* Strong negotiation skills
Elevation Procurement & Supply Chain is a specialist division of Elevation Recruitment focusing on engineering, operational and technical positions in Yorkshire and surrounding regions. If you, or someone you know, matches the specified criteria and are interested in discussing the position in more detail, we would love to hear from you.