Buyer

Proftech Talent • Permanent • Tamworth, Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom • £33,000 - £37,000 / year • 4d ago

Buyer

We are recruiting for a Buyer to join a growing and fast paced Tamworth based business within their Procurement and Supply Chain team. This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially aware and proactive procurement professional to play a key role in sourcing and purchasing products, managing supplier relationships, and supporting stock availability across the business.

Working closely with supply chain, warehouse, finance, and commercial teams, you will be responsible for ensuring cost effective purchasing, maintaining supplier performance, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. The role would suit someone with previous purchasing or procurement experience who enjoys working in a collaborative environment and is confident analysing data, negotiating with suppliers, and managing multiple priorities.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business that values teamwork, operational excellence, and continuous improvement, with opportunities for development and progression within procurement and supply chain.

As a Buyer, you will need to have/be:

Previous experience in a purchasing, sourcing, or procurement role
Understanding of supply chain, logistics, and demand planning processes
Experience using ERP/MRP systems
Strong Excel, analytical, and numerical skills with excellent attention to detail
Commercial awareness with an understanding of cost control and supplier management
Experience working with KPIs, procurement reporting, and purchasing data
Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
Highly organised with the ability to prioritise workloads and manage multiple tasks under pressure
Proactive, flexible, and able to work independently as well as part of a team
A continuous improvement mindset with strong problem-solving skills
Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams including supply chain, finance, warehouse, and commercial departments
A-Levels or equivalent qualifications in Business, Procurement, Supply Chain, or relevant industry experience

Desirable:

Exposure to sourcing, supplier management, tenders, or supplier onboarding
Basic understanding of contracts, supplier risk, and compliance processes
Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Procurement, or a related field
Working towards, or interested in completing, a CIPS qualification

Details:

Salary: £33, 000 - £37, 000
Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week Monday - Friday
Location: Tamworth (on site)
Duration: Permanent

Role of Buyer:

Source and purchase products in line with business requirements and demand forecasts
Support category strategies to optimise cost, quality, and service levels
Maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure continuity of supply and performance
Negotiate pricing, contracts, and supplier terms to achieve best value
Monitor supplier performance and support corrective actions where required
Identify cost-saving opportunities and support procurement improvement initiatives
Monitor market trends, pricing changes, and supply risks
Manage purchasing projects including tenders, supplier selection, negotiations, and sample coordination
Identify and onboard new suppliers in line with business requirements
Support supplier audits and ensure compliance with company and sustainability standards
Work closely with supply chain and inventory teams to maintain optimal stock levels and product availability
Proactively manage supply issues, shortages, and delivery delays to minimise operational disruption
Collaborate with internal departments including supply chain, warehouse, finance, commercial, and customer service teams
Maintain accurate supplier, pricing, and purchasing data within ERP/MRP systems
Produce procurement reports and track KPIs including cost savings, supplier performance, OTIF, lead times, and contract compliance
Support budgeting, forecasting, and procurement planning activities
Ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and purchasing procedures
Maintain accurate procurement records, documentation, and audit trails
Contribute to departmental objectives and continuous improvement activities
Undertake any other reasonable duties relevant to the role