Buyer

Buyer, LE9, Leicester. £35,000 - £38,000 + Bonus

Job Overview:

• Dynamic, varied, commercially focused Buyer position.

• Salary: £35,000 - £38,000 + Bonus + wider company benefits + funding for training & professional memberships.

• Preferred background: CIPS, Engineering, manufacturing, component background; high volume fast-moving environments also considered.

• Join a commercially astute business where procurement is an essential function and part of a very efficient department. Ideal for someone looking to enhance their purchasing career.

• Business backed by a multinational FTSE PLC; share price has increased over 80% in the past 2 years.

This Buyer job will suit:

• Pro-active, upbeat candidates seeking an exciting challenge.

• Commodity Buyers, Project Buyers, Category Managers, or Senior Buyers based in Leicestershire.

• Some exposure to engineering, manufacturing, engineered components is beneficial.

• Good communication skills.

• Excellent IT skills; analytical with knowledge of Excel (Pivot tables/VLOOKUPS).

• Ambitious individuals eager to progress their careers.

• Willingness to pursue further qualifications (e.g., advancing CIPS).

The Buyer job’s working environment, opportunities, and rewards:

• Make a real difference in a medium-sized, international, and highly profitable business.

• Diverse customer & supplier base, including Pharmaceutical, Oil & Gas, Aerospace & Automotive manufacturers.

• A growing business making improvements to their purchasing department with recent investments.

• Business values employee development and engagement; it’s a fun, vibrant workplace.

• Competitive salary and benefits: £35,000 - £38,000, bonus scheme, pension, 25 days + bank holidays.

The Buyer job will involve:

• Dealing with a wide range of suppliers, ordering high volumes of engineered parts/components.

• Collaborating with the commercial team to analyze procurement improvements.

• Utilizing the in-house ERP system.

• Building strong relationships with suppliers to maximize performance.

• Supporting the Sales team with sourcing activities for large contracts and sales inquiries.

Reference: PR/006087

This job is commutable from Leicester, Loughborough, Ashby De La Zouch, Hinckley, Nuneaton, Coalville, Rugby, Coventry, Northampton, Tamworth, and surrounding areas.