Regional Recruitment
Buyer
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Buyer
Burton-on-Trent
Salary: Up to £45,000 per year
Permanent, Full-Time, Office Based
Are you an experienced Buyer looking for your next opportunity within a fast-paced FMCG or Manufacturing environment?
Regional Recruitment are recruiting for a Buyer to join a well-established business based in Burton-on-Trent. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated procurement professional to play a key role in managing supplier relationships, negotiating costs, and ensuring materials are sourced efficiently to support business operations.
What's on Offer:
- Office-based role
- Company pension scheme
- Opportunities for career development and progression
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
Qualifications
Essential:
- Previous experience in a Buyer or Purchasing role
- Experience working within the FMCG and/or Manufacturing industry
- Strong negotiation and supplier management skills
- Excellent communication and organisational abilities
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work to deadlines
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Desirable:
- Experience using ERP or MRP systems
- CIPS qualification or working towards one
- Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail
Roles & Responsibilities
- Source and procure materials, products and services in line with business requirements.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with existing suppliers while identifying new sourcing opportunities.
- Negotiate pricing, lead times and commercial terms to achieve the best value for the business.
- Monitor supplier performance to ensure quality, delivery and cost targets are consistently met.
- Raise and manage purchase orders, ensuring accurate documentation and timely processing.
- Work closely with production, planning and warehouse teams to maintain stock availability and minimise supply chain disruption.
- Analyse purchasing data and market trends to identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.
- Ensure purchasing activities comply with company policies and procurement procedures.
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Requirements
As a Buyer, you will also be expected to:
- Be highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
- Demonstrate strong commercial awareness and problem-solving skills.
- Work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while managing competing priorities.
About Regional Recruitment
This position is being advertised by Regional Recruitment Ltd, an award-winning independent recruitment agency established in 2008. We specialise in permanent, temporary, and contract opportunities across the Commercial, Construction, Industrial, Technology, and Engineering sectors.
If this Buyer role is right for you - Click to apply below. Alternatively contact Chloe Vickers in the Commercial team on 0116 485 0082.
To explore more roles available across the UK, please visit www.regionalrecruitment.com
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