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.
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