Buyer

Job Title: Buyer

Location: Swindon, Wiltshire (Hybrid Working Available)

Salary: £37,000 per annum

Core Hours: Monday Friday 08:30 17:00 (37.5 hours per week)

About the Opportunity

Bolt Technical are recruiting for a Buyer to join a leading supplier of specialist electrical and interconnect solutions, serving highly regulated industries including Aerospace, Defence, Motorsport, Medical, Energy and Industrial sectors.

This is an excellent opportunity for a purchasing professional looking to develop their career within a technically advanced and fast-paced environment. You'll play a key role in managing supplier relationships, maintaining inventory levels, supporting customer demand, and driving cost-saving initiatives across the supply chain.

The business is part of a successful international group and continues to invest heavily in its people, systems and future growth. This role offers excellent long-term career prospects, ongoing professional development, and support towards further qualifications such as CIPS.

Key Responsibilities

Place purchase orders to maintain optimum inventory levels across stocked and non-stocked products
Manage supplier relationships to achieve cost, quality and delivery objectives
Analyse supplier quotations and negotiate competitive pricing and commercial agreements
Monitor supplier performance and ensure deliveries are achieved on time and in full
Work closely with Sales teams to establish current and forecast demand requirements
Manage inventory levels to balance customer service requirements and stock investment
Maintain supplier pricing agreements and communicate updates internally
Produce and analyse purchasing and supplier performance reports
Support the introduction of new products from existing and new suppliers
Maintain accurate purchasing, supplier and ERP system data
Collaborate with internal departments to improve processes and drive operational efficiencies
Support continuous improvement initiatives and cost-saving activities across the business

What They're Looking For

Minimum 2 years' experience in a Buyer, Purchasing, Procurement or Supply Chain role
Strong numerical and analytical skills with the ability to manage forecasts and inventory data
Experience managing purchase orders, supplier deliveries and inventory requirements
Confident communicator with the ability to build relationships across all levels
Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving
Ability to prioritise workload and manage multiple tasks effectively
Team-focused approach with a collaborative working style
Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills would be advantageous
CIPS Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience would be beneficial
Experience within manufacturing, engineering, electronics or technical distribution environments would be desirable

What's on Offer

Salary of £37,000 per annum
Hybrid working available
25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
Pension salary sacrifice scheme with 6% employer contribution match
Group Life Assurance (4x annual salary)
Company-funded healthcare cashback plan
Up to 20 days paid sick leave
Long service awards
Free onsite parking
CIPS training and development support
Stable and growing business with long-term career opportunities
Supportive and collaborative working environment
Exposure to a highly technical product range and global supplier network

Additional Information

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This vacancy is advertised by Bolt Technical, who are acting as an employment agency/business. Your application will be considered in competition with others, and we aim to contact successful applicants within 5 working days.

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