Buyer - Join Our Successful & Supportive Team!
📍 Location: Margate, Kent
🕒 Hours: Monday-Friday, 39 hours per week
💰 Salary: £35,000 per annum
📄 Contract: Full-time, Permanent
🌟 About Us
We are excited to be working with a well-established and successful company with a fantastic reputation for quality, reliability, and innovation. We're looking for an experienced and motivated Buyer to join their small, friendly team.
If you're passionate about procurement, enjoy working in a supportive environment, and want a role where your contribution truly makes a difference - this could be your next great move!
🧭 What You'll Be Doing
As their new Buyer, you'll be responsible for ensuring the production lines have the materials they need, when they need them - efficiently, cost-effectively, and on time.
Your key responsibilities will include:
📦 Raising and managing purchase orders and call-off orders
💬 Negotiating pricing and terms with suppliers to achieve best value
⚙️ Dealing with production shortages and running shortage meetings to resolve issues quickly
📈 Preparing and presenting weekly KPI reports on purchase order status and supplier performance
🖥️ Maintaining accurate data within SAP and MRP systems
📊 Monitoring and reporting on KPIs to track supplier and cost performance
📅 Scheduling orders to align with production timelines
🤝 Building and maintaining strong supplier relationships
💡 Identifying cost savings and process improvement opportunities
👤 About You
We're looking for someone who's enthusiastic, proactive, and detail-oriented - a true team player with a passion for procurement!
You'll bring:
✔️ Minimum 2 years' experience in a buying or procurement role (manufacturing or production preferred)
✔️ A relevant qualification in Procurement, Supply Chain, or Business (CIPS advantageous)
✔️ Knowledge of SAP and MRP systems
✔️ Excellent communication and negotiation skills
✔️ Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
🎁 What We Offer
We know that great work deserves great rewards - here's what you can look forward to:
🏖️ 23 days' holiday + bank holidays
🎄 Christmas shutdown
🪙 Life assurance (after probation)
📱 Access to the Help at Hand app (after probation)
🎉 Regular social events and gatherings
🚗 Free onsite parking
🤝 Supportive, friendly working environment
🚀 Opportunities for personal and professional growth
✉️ Ready to Join Us?
If you're an ambitious Buyer looking to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you! 👉 Apply now
Come and be part of a company where your ideas matter, your growth is supported, and your success is celebrated