Newmarket, Suffolk Prime Appointments

Buyer - Newmarket, Suffolk - Permanent, Full-time - £35 000 to £45 000 depending on experience

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Buyer to manage the end-to-end procurement of materials, components, major work packages, and services for our business. In this role, you will execute daily purchasing activities, implement effective commodity strategies, and manage supplier relationships to drive quality, reliability, and year-on-year cost savings.

Key Responsibilities

• Procurement Operations: Handle day-to-day procurement, issue purchase orders based on requisitions and shortage lists, and manage MRP output to align component deliveries with production schedules.
• Supplier Management: Continually monitor, evaluate, and report on vendor performance; manage end-to-end supplier relationships to ensure maximum delivery reliability and quality.
• Commercial Negotiation: Negotiate price changes and special arrangements with vendors while researching and developing new or alternative sources of supply.
• Support & Expediting: Partner with production planners to expedite priority orders, source engineering parts, and handle non-conforming materials to ensure rapid replenishment.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify and highlight opportunities for cost savings across the procurement function through strategic sourcing and process improvements.

Qualifications & Experience Required

• Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience within a supply chain environment. Previous buying experience within a manufacturing or engineering setting is highly desirable.
• Qualifications:CIPS Level 4 or Level 5, or equivalent hands-on experience in a supply chain or related field.