Buyer – Manufacturing
South Derbyshire
Salary upto £40,000 | Permanent
Full-time | Monday–Friday | Hybrid working
Eaton Syalon are supporting a leading manufacturing business with the recruitment of a Buyer to join their expanding Procurement team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is ambitious, confident in their decision making and ready to take ownership of a broad and varied purchasing role.
This is a traditional Buyer position, but with the added excitement of working on project-based procurement. No two days look the same you will be involved in sourcing, negotiating, managing supplier relationships and ensuring materials, components and products are secured on time to support a busy production environment.
We are looking for someone who thrives in manufacturing, enjoys working independently, and wants genuine opportunity to grow within a highly respected business.
Key Responsibilities:
* Managing end-to-end purchasing activity for a range of materials and components
* Negotiating pricing, terms and supplier agreements
* Sourcing new suppliers and maintaining strong commercial relationships
* Supporting project-based procurement across multiple departments
* Working closely with Production, Planning and Engineering teams
* Ensuring continuity of supply and resolving any supply issues proactively
* Updating internal systems, purchase orders and supplier records
* Identifying cost-saving opportunities and process improvements
About You:
* Experience in a Buyer or Procurement role (manufacturing background ideal)
* Confident communicator with strong negotiation and supplier management skills
* Highly organised, commercially aware and proactive
* Comfortable working independently and taking full ownership of your workload
* Driven, ambitious and keen to develop within a supportive team
* Strong attention to detail and ability to work at pace
For more information or to discuss confidentially, please contact the Professional Services team at Eaton Syalon Ltd