Butler Rose
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Buyer – 6-Month FTC
Butler Rose is partnering with an established specialist manufacturing business to recruit a Buyer on an initial 6-month Fixed-Term Contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a Buyer with experience in a fast-paced operational environment to join an established procurement function and provide additional support during a period of increased demand.
The Role
Working as part of the Purchasing function, you will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day procurement of materials and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers. The role will involve a combination of supplier management, purchase order management, inventory and supply planning, whilst working closely with a range of internal teams to ensure materials are available when required.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Managing relationships with new and existing suppliers.
- Supporting negotiations around pricing, terms and service levels.
- Raising and managing Purchase Orders.
- Monitoring orders, confirmations and expected delivery dates.
- Identifying and resolving potential supply issues before they impact operations.
- Using ERP/MRP systems to monitor purchasing and material requirements.
- Managing outstanding orders and taking appropriate action where deliveries are at risk.
- Resolving supplier queries relating to pricing, quality, delivery and invoices.
- Maintaining accurate purchasing and supplier information within the ERP system.
- Monitoring supplier performance across delivery and quality.
- Supporting supplier reviews and ongoing performance improvements.
- Assisting with stock and replenishment requirements.
- Working closely with internal stakeholders to ensure purchasing requirements are met.
- Supporting the wider Purchasing team with projects and process improvements as required.
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About You
We are looking for someone who can hit the ground running and is comfortable working in a busy manufacturing or engineering environment.
You will ideally have:
- 1–3 years experience in a Buyer or Purchasing position.
- Experience purchasing materials within a manufacturing, engineering or similar environment.
- Experience working with MRP, ERP or purchasing systems.
- SAP experience would be highly desirable.
- Experience raising and managing Purchase Orders.
- Experience working with suppliers and resolving purchasing or delivery issues.
- A good understanding of the wider purchasing and supply chain process.
- Strong attention to detail and accurate data management skills.
- Good communication and relationship-building skills.
- A CIPS qualification, ideally Level 3 or above, would also be beneficial but is not essential.
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Why Apply?
This is a great opportunity to join an established manufacturing business in a hands-on Buyer position, supporting an experienced procurement team and gaining exposure to a broad range of purchasing and supply chain activities.
The role would suit a Buyer who enjoys working closely with suppliers, managing orders and using ERP systems to support an efficient supply chain.
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