Buyer

Buyer – Nottinghamshire - £28,000 (rising to £30,000 after probation) Chase & Holland are delighted to be working with an outstanding Nottinghamshire-based business to recruit a Buyer to join their growing and developing procurement team. This opportunity has arisen due to continued business growth and increased R&D activity, supporting exciting plans for future development. The company is a long-established and highly respected leader within its specialist industry. What’s on Offer: £28,000 starting salary, rising to £30,000 following successful probation Opportunity to join a growing, forward-thinking business Exposure to international suppliers and varied procurement activity Key Responsibilities:   Supplier Management: Identify, evaluate, and manage relationships with UK and international suppliers to ensure optimal quality, cost, and delivery performance Procurement: Source and purchase engineering materials, components, and services in line with company policies and requirements Negotiation: Negotiate pricing, contracts, and terms with suppliers to deliver cost savings and improve supply chain efficiency Quality Assurance: Work closely with the Quality team to ensure all purchased materials and components meet required specifications and standards Market Analysis: Conduct ongoing market research to stay informed of industry trends, pricing changes, and potential new suppliers Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all purchases and supplier performance Compliance: Ensure all procurement activity adheres to internal policies, legal requirements, and ethical standards Requirements:   Previous experience in a procurement role, ideally within an engineering or manufacturing environment Strong negotiation and communication skills Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities Highly organised with strong attention to detail If you are interested in this exciting Buyer opportunity, please click ‘apply now’. Chase and Holland acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. We specialise in Finance, Supply Chain, HR and IT recruitment and comfortably service Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Staffordshire and Lincolnshire marketplaces