Buyer Job in Leeds | £35,000 - £40,000 + Benefits

FindCore are assisting with the recruitment of a Buyer for a leading global manufacturing organisation.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to progress their career and broaden their experience within a global business that places real value on its people. This company offers a strong platform for someone with Procurement or Purchasing experience to continue developing their career.

Office is based in Leeds

Permanent Position
Initial training period will be office-based

Salary:
£35,000 – £40,000 + Fantastic Benefits Package + Yearly Salary Reviews + Discretionary Bonuses + Progression Opportunities

Responsibilities:

• Daily procurement of goods, materials, components and services in line with production and sales order requirements using Sage Line 50.
• Ensure a consistent and controlled supply of required goods and materials by managing supplier call-off orders and long-lead-time product supplies.
• Proactively manage consumable inventory, carrying out weekly reviews and reordering where required to reduce the risk of stock shortages.
• Consistently follow purchase requisition procedures, coordinating manager-approved requests to ensure accurate processing and timely delivery.
• Keep consumable spend in line with budget.
• Identify areas for improvement and reduce costs where possible.
• Negotiate and establish supplier contracts and agreements.
• Manage supplier performance evaluations, taking corrective action where required in line with ISO9001 standards.
• Produce reports as required, including supplier performance, cost reduction and shortage prevention.
• Take ownership of developing knowledge of company products, parts and services.
• Keep up to date with the external business environment, including any changes relating to inflation.
• Build strong relationships with internal teams and develop clear communication channels across all departments.
• Manage supplier non-conformances.

The Ideal Person:

• Previous experience in a Purchasing or Buyer role.
• Good general IT and Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload using your own initiative to meet deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

For further information on this opportunity, or any other roles across Leeds or the wider UK market, please apply via the link below or contact Jack Groves at FindCore in the strictest confidence.