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Buyer
Posted 9 days ago
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We have a Buyer role available within an award winning, global manufacturer based in the Staffordshire countryside. Generous package, and relocation costs covered by the client. A great opportunity for someone who wants to succeed.
About the role:
Your day-to-day duties as a Buyer will include:
- Category Management
- Budget Planning and Reporting
- Supplier Contracts
- Project Management
- Practical Problem Solving
- Advanced Negotiation Techniques
- Inventory Management Understanding
- Management Systems knowledge (ISO, PDCA, TQM, etc)
Confident problem-solving and quick decision-making counts, within this automotive company. As a Buyer, you will be exposed to all areas of a manufacturing business. You will be working within a well-established team that can manage the operational aspects of the clients supply chain, supporting the wider business unit functions, and ensuring category strategies are developed and implemented. Focused on protecting and driving out cost on current and future projects and ensuring that there is an established and robust supply chain that can meet the needs of the business for the long term. You will gain a great understanding of what the business needs and work closely with suppliers in the UK, Europe, Russia, and Asia.
Skills and Experience:
Our client is looking for someone with excellent negotiation and people management skills. Quick problem-solving and ability to build strong internal and external relationships. Procurement experience within a similar industry would be advantageous, but not essential.
What's on offer?
As well as offering a competitive salary of 30-40K DOE, you will be able to benefit from an onsite gym, and healthy living centre, private health care and a dental scheme, as well as a great training, and development program.
What are you waiting for? Apply today!
Job Title - Buyer
Location - Staffordshire UK
Type - Permanent
Salary - 30,000 to 40,000 DOE
Hours - Mon - Fri 08.30 - 16.30 - Early finish on a Friday
Buyer / Supply Chain Planner
Posted 9 days ago
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FMCG business require a Buyer / Supply Chain Planner. Applicants need previous Buyer, Purchasing or Supply Chain experience. Hybrid working environment.
The Buyer / Planner will be responsible for a range of purchasing and end-to-end supply chain activities. The Buyer / Planner will be responsible for the entire purchase order lifecycle from initial placement, supplier management through to delivery to customer.
This is a dynamic and fast-paced role, for a hugely successful national business.
Specific duties of the Buyer / Supply Chain Planner include:
- Supplier relationship management and develop suppliers to achieve OTD/OTIF metrics
- Monitoring of Stock / Inventory levels
- Communicating customer forecasts to the supply chain
- Seek to gain competitive advantage - cost, payment terms, delivery etc.
- Liaison with Freight Forwarders and logistics providers in regards to shipments and deliveries
Buyer / Supply Chain Planner applicants should meet the following criteria:
- Previous experience as a Buyer, Junior Buyer or a broader purchasing and supply chain role
- Commercial acumen
- Comfortable using MS Office applications
- Ability to build strong relationships with customers/suppliers and colleagues
- Comfortable working on a hybrid basis
Buyer / Supply Chain Planner
Posted 9 days ago
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FMCG business require a Buyer / Supply Chain Planner. Applicants need previous Buyer, Purchasing or Supply Chain experience. Hybrid working environment.
The Buyer / Planner will be responsible for a range of purchasing and end-to-end supply chain activities. The Buyer / Planner will be responsible for the entire purchase order lifecycle from initial placement, supplier management through to delivery to customer.
This is a dynamic and fast-paced role, for a hugely successful national business.
Specific duties of the Buyer / Supply Chain Planner include:
- Supplier relationship management and develop suppliers to achieve OTD/OTIF metrics
- Monitoring of Stock / Inventory levels
- Communicating customer forecasts to the supply chain
- Seek to gain competitive advantage - cost, payment terms, delivery etc.
- Liaison with Freight Forwarders and logistics providers in regards to shipments and deliveries
Buyer / Supply Chain Planner applicants should meet the following criteria:
- Previous experience as a Buyer, Junior Buyer or a broader purchasing and supply chain role
- Commercial acumen
- Comfortable using MS Office applications
- Ability to build strong relationships with customers/suppliers and colleagues
- Comfortable working on a hybrid basis
Supply Chain Buyer & Planner
Posted 11 days ago
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**Position Summary:**
The Intercompany Supply Chain Buyer & Planner is responsible for sourcing stock from Bio-Techne internal brands and managing European inventory to meet customer demands. The role involves optimizing inventory levels to reduce lead times, minimize back orders, and ensure efficient operations. The successful candidate will work within a small team to enhance the customer experience by maintaining consistent and effective inventory management practices, collaborating with global manufacturing sites, and assisting in supporting the operations division.
**Key Responsibilities:**
+ Investigate potential suppliers, assess their capabilities, and research material availability to recommend and source suppliers. Prepare statements of work, develop bidder lists, and manage requests for quotations or proposals.
+ Conduct supplier site visits to evaluate performance on quality, delivery, and other key criteria. May lead or support supplier surveys as part of quality and technical teams.
+ Review and evaluate proposals from both incumbent and new suppliers. Select suppliers for technical and highly complex materials and negotiate prices, delivery schedules, quality, and services.
+ Negotiate purchase terms and conditions, and manage contracts and purchase orders. Ensure accurate reflection of prices, schedules, and terms as negotiated with suppliers.
+ Monitor and evaluate supplier performance, implement corrective actions for failures, and address delays in production or delivery. Resolve shipment discrepancies and coordinate inspections, substitutions, and standardization efforts.
+ Negotiate and resolve damage claims, over-shipments, rejections, and quality issues with suppliers.
+ Ensure suppliers meet all industry regulations and procurement requirements. Prepare complex reports and analyses to monitor trends and supplier performance.
+ Implement continuous improvement methods to optimize internal processes and systems, while leading or contributing to improvement initiatives with suppliers.
+ Maintain up-to-date knowledge in the field by attending workshops, reviewing trade publications, and engaging in professional networks and associations.
+ Provide leadership and guidance to other team members and departments. Act as a prime contact for high-level projects, set project goals, and mentor less experienced employees.
**Qualifications:**
+ Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
+ Proven experience in a Buyer/Planner function.
+ Strong analytical, communication, and data entry skills.
+ Proficiency in Microsoft Suite.
+ Experience with ERP systems, particularly Dynamics 365, is beneficial.
+ Previous experience in a supply chain environment is advantageous.
+ Fluency in English (additional language skills are a plus).
+ Strong experience in the life science field.
+ Ability to manage the supply of specialized and custom components.
+ Experience in low-to-mid volume complex hardware manufacturing.
+ Team player with the ability to lead and guide cross-functional teams.
+ Proven customer support and training experience.
+ Previous experience in a customer-focused environment with strong skills in managing customer expectations.
+ Proficient in managing and resolving issues related to purchase orders, invoices, returns, and quality discrepancies.
+ Willingness to travel between EMEA offices as required.
**Skills:**
+ Exceptional attention to detail with strong analytical capabilities.
+ Ability to analyze and visualize trends from large data sets.
+ Effective management of open purchase orders and resolution of potential issues.
+ Highly organized with the ability to prioritize a varied workload.
+ Ability to collaborate with multiple departments on complex business decisions.
+ Strong interpersonal communication skills and ability to work in a team environment.
**Why Join Bio-Techne:**
**We offer competitive wages along with extensive benefits for employees and their families.**
**We invest in our employees' financial futures through retirement programs and an employee stock purchase plan.**
**We help our employees develop their careers through mentorship, promotional opportunities, training and development, internship programs, and more.**
**We offer an international and diverse working environment, enriched by employee resource groups; volunteer and charity events; and employee events that build a culture of caring and belonging.**
**We foster a culture of empowerment and innovation, where employees feel valued and encouraged to bring their new ideas to the table.**
**Bio-Techne is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.**
**To protect the interests of all, Bio-Techne will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than a candidate application. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Bio-Techne will be considered Bio-Techne property.**
Bio-Techne empowers researchers in Life Science and Clinical Diagnostics by providing high-quality reagents, instruments, custom manufacturing, and testing services. Our family of brands creates a unique portfolio of products and services.
Science is our passion; it drives us to collaborate, develop, and manufacture award-winning tools that help researchers achieve reproducible and consistent results.
Assistant Buyer - Supply Chain Planning focus
Posted 1 day ago
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Assistant Buyer - Supply Chain Planning Focus
Permanent | Purchasing Department, On-site
Worcester, Engineering and manufacturing sector
Strong starting salary, company pension, 25 days holiday, subsidised canteen, Training and development budget for further education and training.
Are you ready to take the next step in your supply chain career? We're looking for an Assistant Buyer to join this busy Purchasing team, supporting the planning and scheduling of a fast-moving supply chain that keeps operations running smoothly.
This is an exciting opportunity to build your expertise in procurement and supply chain planning, working with a wide network of suppliers and playing a key role in keeping production on track.
What you'll be doing
- Managing supplier deliveries in line with ERP/MRP schedules
- Executing supply strategies including MRP, Kanban, and Just-in-Time ordering
- Taking ownership of order books, ensuring accuracy and on-time delivery
- Anticipating shortages and working with suppliers to resolve issues before they impact production
- Driving supplier performance and improving on-time, in-full (OTIF) metrics
- Analysing data, optimising order parameters, and keeping stock levels aligned with demand
- Supporting smooth financial operations by resolving invoice queries quickly
What we're looking for
- A strong organiser with excellent planning and scheduling skills
- Confident communicator who can build strong relationships with suppliers and internal teams
- Analytical mindset with solid IT skills, especially Excel for data analysis
- Knowledge of ERP systems and manufacturing processes
- Ability to stay calm under pressure and thrive in a fast-paced environment
Desirable extras
- Experience with Microsoft AX (not essential)
- Ability to read engineering drawings
- A passion for continuous improvement in supply chain planning
Why join us?
This role is a fantastic stepping stone into a long-term career in procurement and supply chain management. You'll gain exposure to complex planning processes, supplier management, and operational problem-solving, all within a supportive and fast-paced environment. For the right person, there's real opportunity to grow, develop, and progress.
Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.
Assistant Buyer - Supply Chain Planning focus
Posted 2 days ago
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Assistant Buyer - Supply Chain Planning Focus
Permanent | Purchasing Department, On-site
Worcester, Engineering and manufacturing sector
Strong starting salary, company pension, 25 days holiday, subsidised canteen, Training and development budget for further education and training.
Are you ready to take the next step in your supply chain career? We're looking for an Assistant Buyer to join this busy Purchasing team, supporting the planning and scheduling of a fast-moving supply chain that keeps operations running smoothly.
This is an exciting opportunity to build your expertise in procurement and supply chain planning, working with a wide network of suppliers and playing a key role in keeping production on track.
What you'll be doing
- Managing supplier deliveries in line with ERP/MRP schedules
- Executing supply strategies including MRP, Kanban, and Just-in-Time ordering
- Taking ownership of order books, ensuring accuracy and on-time delivery
- Anticipating shortages and working with suppliers to resolve issues before they impact production
- Driving supplier performance and improving on-time, in-full (OTIF) metrics
- Analysing data, optimising order parameters, and keeping stock levels aligned with demand
- Supporting smooth financial operations by resolving invoice queries quickly
What we're looking for
- A strong organiser with excellent planning and scheduling skills
- Confident communicator who can build strong relationships with suppliers and internal teams
- Analytical mindset with solid IT skills, especially Excel for data analysis
- Knowledge of ERP systems and manufacturing processes
- Ability to stay calm under pressure and thrive in a fast-paced environment
Desirable extras
- Experience with Microsoft AX (not essential)
- Ability to read engineering drawings
- A passion for continuous improvement in supply chain planning
Why join us?
This role is a fantastic stepping stone into a long-term career in procurement and supply chain management. You'll gain exposure to complex planning processes, supplier management, and operational problem-solving, all within a supportive and fast-paced environment. For the right person, there's real opportunity to grow, develop, and progress.
Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.
Buyer / Senior Buyer
Posted 2 days ago
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To deliver a commercial range of product taking into account customer demand, pricing, quality, market trends, customer relationships and financial budgets.
Client Details
This is a well-established organisation within the retail industry, recognised for its focus on delivering quality products to its customers. Operating with a mid-sized team, the company offers a collaborative and professional working environment in Leeds.
Description
- Lead the buying strategy for mainline wholesale & retail to source and develop the commercial product assortment, meeting the customer requirements.
- Ensure margin targets are achieved and provide a strategic vision of both short and long-term margin potential. Lead cross costing process each season to ensure best price across all product categories.
- Manage the critical path planning process, ensure on time delivery from concept to in store launch.
- Build and maintain strong vendor relationships to negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery timelines.
- Analyse sales, margin and supply chain data to make informed buying decisions.
- Elevated decision maker and trusted problem solver for your department with the ability to make decisions with consideration of the wider impact.
- Extensive product knowledge - ability to engineer a garment to reduce the cost impact of detail and design without affecting the key details.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Design, Planning, Merchandising, E-commerce) to develop assortments and plan Retail Buys for both Mainline and Outlet.
- Manage agenda for monthly meetings with Brand Owner.
- Lead on product development and planning for special projects, e.g. collaborations, special buys for marketing.
- Present seasonal buy to senior leadership with clear rationale and performance projections.
Profile
- Management and leadership experience essential with a proven track record of managing a team to deliver commercially relevant, on-trend clothing.
- Experience of retail and trading.
- Extensive fabric knowledge across wovens and knits.
Job Offer
Free Parking ; Close to transport links
Hybrid Working 3 day office 2 work from home days a week
Discount on Product
Buyer / Senior Buyer
Buyer / Senior Buyer
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Buyer / Senior Buyer
Posted 2 days ago
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To deliver a commercial range of product taking into account customer demand, pricing, quality, market trends, customer relationships and financial budgets.
Client Details
This is a well-established organisation within the retail industry, recognised for its focus on delivering quality products to its customers. Operating with a mid-sized team, the company offers a collaborative and professional working environment in Leeds.
Description
- Lead the buying strategy for mainline wholesale & retail to source and develop the commercial product assortment, meeting the customer requirements.
- Ensure margin targets are achieved and provide a strategic vision of both short and long-term margin potential. Lead cross costing process each season to ensure best price across all product categories.
- Manage the critical path planning process, ensure on time delivery from concept to in store launch.
- Build and maintain strong vendor relationships to negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery timelines.
- Analyse sales, margin and supply chain data to make informed buying decisions.
- Elevated decision maker and trusted problem solver for your department with the ability to make decisions with consideration of the wider impact.
- Extensive product knowledge - ability to engineer a garment to reduce the cost impact of detail and design without affecting the key details.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Design, Planning, Merchandising, E-commerce) to develop assortments and plan Retail Buys for both Mainline and Outlet.
- Manage agenda for monthly meetings with Brand Owner.
- Lead on product development and planning for special projects, e.g. collaborations, special buys for marketing.
- Present seasonal buy to senior leadership with clear rationale and performance projections.
Profile
- Management and leadership experience essential with a proven track record of managing a team to deliver commercially relevant, on-trend clothing.
- Experience of retail and trading.
- Extensive fabric knowledge across wovens and knits.
Job Offer
Free Parking ; Close to transport links
Hybrid Working 3 day office 2 work from home days a week
Discount on Product
Buyer / Senior Buyer
Buyer / Senior Buyer
Buyer / Senior Buyer
Posted 7 days ago
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Butler Ross are recruiting for multiple purchasing and procurement professionals from buyer - senior buyer - category manager level, for a global manufacturing organisation based in Staffordshire. These are excellent opportunities for both experienced individuals, and those that are driven and ambitious, but relatively new to the industry.
The salaries for these positions range from 40,000 - 65,000 dependent on individual experience. There are positions available across multiple purchasing areas (indirects / operations / NPI programmes) - which can be discussed during the application process.
Responsibilities are likely to include:
- Adhering to purchasing policies and procedures and delivering in line with the sourcing strategy:
- Effective early supplier engagement.
- Cost Saving projects
- Tendering
- Contracting
- Supplier performance reviews.
- Summarising part availability. (NPI)
- Co-ordination of launch readiness activities. (NPI)
- Risk reporting & mitigation.
- Project closure & review.
These are demanding, and highly rewarding positions working as part of a high-performing team. If you are interested in these opportunities, or would like further information and a discussion - please apply via this advert, or contact Butler Ross directly.
These positions would be well suited to individuals who have previously held any of the following positions:
Buyer / Senior Buyer / Category Buyer / Category Manager / Procurement Manager / Procurement Specialist / Commodity Manager / Commodity Specialist / Purchasing Specialist / Purchasing Manager / Indirects Buyer / Indirect Buyer / Sourcing Manager / Strategic Buyer / Operations Buyer / NPI Buyer / Programme Buyer / Project Buyer
Buyer
Posted 1 day ago
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Search are recruiting for a growing construction business with a well-established brand and UK wide reach for their next Buyer to join on a permanent, full time basis.
You'll be based in Aberdeen, work on a full-time basis, Monday - Friday.
Salary 40k - 45k DOE
Just some of the benefits:
- Company Car
- Bonus Scheme
- Career Progression
- Flexible Working
- Supportive Team Culture
About the Role
- Managing procurement across multiple sites
- Attending weekly site visits and monthly operations meetings
- Updating and managing material orders, plant costs, and fuel costs
- Working with systems to ensure accurate reporting and forecasting
- Liaising with site managers, suppliers, surveyors and project teams
What You'll Bring
- Strong background in the construction industry, however other sectors will be considered too (manufacturing, industrial, engineering)
- Experience with structured reporting, negotiation, and supplier management
- Detail-oriented and organised, with the ability to work at pace
Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.