Gleeson Recruitment Group
Buyer
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Up to £35,000 + Birmingham, Hybrid Working + Genuine Career Growth
Are you a Buyer who loves the buzz of a fast-paced environment? Do you enjoy building supplier relationships, keeping stock moving, negotiating the best outcomes, and being at the heart of a business that's growing quickly?
We're proud to be partnering exclusively again with an ambitious, high-growth organisation that is investing heavily in its people, systems, and future. They're looking for a Buyer to join a genuinely brilliant team; a group of hardworking, down-to-earth people who enjoy what they do, support each other, and aren't afraid to roll their sleeves up when things get busy.
If you're currently working in a purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or buying role and want to join a business where your ideas are welcomed, your contribution is recognised, and your career can really flourish, we'd love to hear from you.
Why this role?
- Salary up to £35,000 + bonus
- Hybrid working pattern with 3 days a week in the office
- A friendly, collaborative culture where people genuinely enjoy working together
- Growing business with exciting plans and plenty of opportunity
- Supportive leadership team that values ideas and initiative
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The Opportunity
As Buyer, you'll play a vital role in ensuring products are available when customers need them, managing supplier relationships, controlling inventory levels, and ensuring purchasing activities are executed efficiently and commercially.
You'll work closely with colleagues across commercial, finance, and operational teams, helping to keep supply chains running smoothly whilst ensuring purchasing decisions are aligned with demand forecasts and business objectives.
This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys balancing supplier engagement, stock management, problem-solving, and commercial awareness.
What You'll Be Doing
- Managing purchase orders and supplier communications
- Monitoring stock levels and inventory performance
- Ensuring products arrive on time and in line with customer demand
- Working closely with internal stakeholders to understand upcoming requirements
- Managing supplier queries, credits, returns, and delivery issues
- Tracking pricing and ensuring purchasing compliance
- Supporting inventory optimisation and reducing aged stock
What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who can hit the ground running and bring existing purchasing experience into a busy, collaborative environment.
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Ideally you'll have:
- Experience in a Buyer, Procurement or Purchasing role
- Experience within a fast-paced B2B, distribution, wholesale, technology, manufacturing, or product-based environment
- Experience managing stock, inventory, and supplier performance
- A proactive attitude and willingness to get stuck in
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- Confidence working cross-functionally with multiple stakeholders
The team is made up of good people who work hard, support each other, enjoy a laugh, and pull together when things get busy.
To apply for the Buyer position, please click on the apply now button and your CV will be sent directly to the responsible recruiter. We will respond to successful applicants within 7 days, however please feel free to get in touch if you would like any further information about your application.
At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer.
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