Buyer

Buyer We are recruiting for a Buyer to join a growing and fast paced Tamworth based business within their Procurement and Supply Chain team. This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially aware and proactive procurement professional to play a key role in sourcing and purchasing products, managing supplier relationships, and supporting stock availability across the business. Working closely with supply chain, warehouse, finance, and commercial teams, you will be responsible for ensuring cost effective purchasing, maintaining supplier performance, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. The role would suit someone with previous purchasing or procurement experience who enjoys working in a collaborative environment and is confident analysing data, negotiating with suppliers, and managing multiple priorities. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business that values teamwork, operational excellence, and continuous improvement, with opportunities for development and progression within procurement and supply chain. As a Buyer, you will need to have/be: Previous experience in a purchasing, sourcing, or procurement role Understanding of supply chain, logistics, and demand planning processes Experience using ERP/MRP systems Strong Excel, analytical, and numerical skills with excellent attention to detail Commercial awareness with an understanding of cost control and supplier management Experience working with KPIs, procurement reporting, and purchasing data Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills Highly organised with the ability to prioritise workloads and manage multiple tasks under pressure Proactive, flexible, and able to work independently as well as part of a team A continuous improvement mindset with strong problem-solving skills Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams including supply chain, finance, warehouse, and commercial departments A-Levels or equivalent qualifications in Business, Procurement, Supply Chain, or relevant industry experienceDesirable: Exposure to sourcing, supplier management, tenders, or supplier onboarding Basic understanding of contracts, supplier risk, and compliance processes Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Procurement, or a related field Working towards, or interested in completing, a CIPS qualificationDetails: Salary: £33, 000 - £37, 000 Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week Monday - Friday Location: Tamworth (on site) Duration: PermanentRole of Buyer: Source and purchase products in line with business requirements and demand forecasts Support category strategies to optimise cost, quality, and service levels Maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure continuity of supply and performance Negotiate pricing, contracts, and supplier terms to achieve best value Monitor supplier performance and support corrective actions where required Identify cost-saving opportunities and support procurement improvement initiatives Monitor market trends, pricing changes, and supply risks Manage purchasing projects including tenders, supplier selection, negotiations, and sample coordination Identify and onboard new suppliers in line with business requirements Support supplier audits and ensure compliance with company and sustainability standards Work closely with supply chain and inventory teams to maintain optimal stock levels and product availability Proactively manage supply issues, shortages, and delivery delays to minimise operational disruption Collaborate with internal departments including supply chain, warehouse, finance, commercial, and customer service teams Maintain accurate supplier, pricing, and purchasing data within ERP/MRP systems Produce procurement reports and track KPIs including cost savings, supplier performance, OTIF, lead times, and contract compliance Support budgeting, forecasting, and procurement planning activities Ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and purchasing procedures Maintain accurate procurement records, documentation, and audit trails Contribute to departmental objectives and continuous improvement activities Undertake any other reasonable duties relevant to the roleBenefits of working as a Buyer: 23 days holiday, plus bank holidays Christmas shutdown Free on-site parking Pension scheme