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We're recruiting for a Buyer to join our growing manufacturing business based in Daventry. You will manage suppliers, negotiate pricing, oversee stock levels, and work closely with Sales to improve margins and product availability.
BASIC SALARY
Up to £40,000
Benefits
- 21 days annual leave
- Incentive-based additional time off
- Company pension
- Birthday leave
LOCATION
Office based in Daventry.
COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS
Northampton, Rugby, Coventry, Towcester, Brackley, Banbury, and Leamington Spa.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Buyer
As our Buyer, you'll take responsibility for purchasing resale products, ensuring the business has the right stock at the right time and at the best possible commercial value. Working alongside the Commercial Director and Sales Team, you'll negotiate with suppliers, monitor performance, and help drive improvements across the purchasing function. This is a varied position offering genuine autonomy within a successful manufacturing business with an international customer base. You will:
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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Purchasing resale products to ensure stock availability while controlling costs.
- Building long-term supplier relationships and negotiating competitive pricing and commercial agreements.
- Monitoring supplier performance across cost, quality, and delivery.
- Managing stock levels and supporting forecasting to minimise shortages and excess inventory.
- Producing reports on purchasing performance, margins, and cost savings.
- Identifying opportunities to improve purchasing processes and supply chain efficiency.
- Working closely with Sales and internal stakeholders to support customer demand.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
You'll already have experience within a buying, purchasing, or procurement role and enjoy working in a fast-paced commercial environment.
You'll Ideally Have
- Experience as a Buyer, Purchasing Assistant, Purchasing Executive, Procurement Officer, Procurement Buyer, or Supply Chain Buyer.
- Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
- Commercial awareness with an understanding of margins and stock control.
- Experience analysing purchasing data and performance reports.
- Good organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Knowledge of import/export processes or international logistics would be an advantage but isn't essential.
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The Company
We've been supplying high-quality ultraviolet lamps and accessories to customers worldwide for nearly 30 years. Our technical expertise, excellent customer service, and commitment to quality have helped establish us as a trusted partner to original equipment manufacturers across a range of industries. As our business continues to grow, we're looking for a motivated Buyer to strengthen our purchasing team and help drive future success.
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Wallace Hind Selection, alongside our client, embrace diversity, champion equality, and foster inclusion to create a work environment where everyone belongs and thrives.
Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the recruitment partner of our client.
REF: SM18552, Wallace Hind Selection
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