Buyer

Are you a commercially minded buyer looking for a new position in the Poole area? Do you have experience procuring materials and services to support manufacturing operations? Then get in touch! Kingston Barnes is recruiting for a Buyer for one of our manufacturing clients in the Poole area. The Company Our client is a well-established manufacturing business with a reputation for quality, innovation and long-term customer partnerships. They combine high standards with a flexible, supportive working environment where hard work is recognised and a friendly, family atmosphere is at the heart of the business. This is a great opportunity to join a close-knit team where you'll have the autonomy to make an impact, build strong supplier relationships and help shape the future of our procurement function. The Role We are looking for a commercially minded Buyer to join our Procurement team. Reporting to the Strategic Purchasing Manager, you will ensure the timely and cost-effective supply of materials and services to support our manufacturing operations. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Buyer with strong supplier management and negotiation skills who thrives in a fast-paced engineering environment. Responsibilities include: * Source materials, components, and services to meet business needs. * Obtain quotes and negotiate prices, lead times, and supplier agreements. * Raise and manage purchase orders using the ERP system. * Build and maintain strong supplier relationships. * Ensure materials are available to support production. * Identify cost-saving opportunities and improve supplier performance. * Resolve supply, quality, and invoice issues. * Work closely with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Finance teams. * Keep purchasing records accurate and up to date. * Support continuous improvement within the Procurement team. The Candidate * Purchasing experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment. * Strong negotiation and supplier management skills. * Good commercial awareness and budget control. * Experience using ERP/MRP systems. * Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel. * Excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills. * CIPS level 4 or working toward (Desirable) * The ability to work independently and as part of a team. The Benefits * £40,000 - £45,000 * Monday to Friday, very flexible working hours * Cash health plan * 25 days + 8 bank holidays * Pension scheme * Potential to support CIPS qualification If you are interested please call Josh Hoyle on (phone number removed) or apply online * Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK to apply for this position