Buyer
Posted on Jul 1, 2026 by CV-Library
Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom
Retail Trade
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
A client of ours in the Ipswich area are recruiting a Buyer to join their team. This is a full-time permanent position working Monday - Thursday 8.15am - 5.00pm and Friday 8:15am - 4:45pm (every other Friday off). Paying a negotiable salary depending on experience.
Key Duties include but are not limited to:
Approved Suppliers: Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers based on quality, cost, and delivery performance.
Supplier Negotiation: Negotiate pricing, lead times and MOQs to achieve cost savings while maintaining quality.
Supplier Relationship Management: Maintain strong supplier relationships and resolve issues related to delivery, quality or pricing.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams to understand technical specifications and material requirements.
Documentation & Compliance: Maintain accurate purchasing and supplier records.
Cost Reduction & Improvement: Support cost reduction initiatives and contribute to continuous improvement activities.
Ethical & Sustainable Sourcing: Ensure all procurement activities align with ethical sourcing practices, sustainability goals and industry standards.
Inventory & Forecasting: Utilise forecast data to support inventory management, preventing production delays and optimising stock levels.
Reporting: Prepare reports on purchasing activity, cost savings and supplier performance for management review.
PO Management: Raise purchase orders, manage MRP exceptions, and ensure timely PO acknowledgments.
Support specific projects and undertake additional duties as required.
Skills and Experience required to be considered for this Buyer position:
Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or similar (or equivalent experience).
CIPS Level 3 (or working towards) is desirable.
3+ years' experience in purchasing and procurement, ideally within an automotive or manufacturing environment.
Ability to negotiate commercial terms and build effective supplier relationships.
Strong analytical skills
Excellent communication skills
Proficient in procurement systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle) and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
Great Benefits to working for this company include:
Every other Friday off.
30 days annual leave (please note some leave will be kept back due to summer shutdown)
Enhanced Company pension.
Life assurance of four times your annual salary.
Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program for you and your immediate family.
Eye care scheme.
Discounts on gym memberships, shopping and travel through Perks at Work.
Winter flu vaccination voucher.
If you feel like you meet the above criteria & would like to be considered for this Buyer position, please apply with your CV. #officejobs
Key Duties include but are not limited to:
Approved Suppliers: Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers based on quality, cost, and delivery performance.
Supplier Negotiation: Negotiate pricing, lead times and MOQs to achieve cost savings while maintaining quality.
Supplier Relationship Management: Maintain strong supplier relationships and resolve issues related to delivery, quality or pricing.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams to understand technical specifications and material requirements.
Documentation & Compliance: Maintain accurate purchasing and supplier records.
Cost Reduction & Improvement: Support cost reduction initiatives and contribute to continuous improvement activities.
Ethical & Sustainable Sourcing: Ensure all procurement activities align with ethical sourcing practices, sustainability goals and industry standards.
Inventory & Forecasting: Utilise forecast data to support inventory management, preventing production delays and optimising stock levels.
Reporting: Prepare reports on purchasing activity, cost savings and supplier performance for management review.
PO Management: Raise purchase orders, manage MRP exceptions, and ensure timely PO acknowledgments.
Support specific projects and undertake additional duties as required.
Skills and Experience required to be considered for this Buyer position:
Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or similar (or equivalent experience).
CIPS Level 3 (or working towards) is desirable.
3+ years' experience in purchasing and procurement, ideally within an automotive or manufacturing environment.
Ability to negotiate commercial terms and build effective supplier relationships.
Strong analytical skills
Excellent communication skills
Proficient in procurement systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle) and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
Great Benefits to working for this company include:
Every other Friday off.
30 days annual leave (please note some leave will be kept back due to summer shutdown)
Enhanced Company pension.
Life assurance of four times your annual salary.
Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program for you and your immediate family.
Eye care scheme.
Discounts on gym memberships, shopping and travel through Perks at Work.
Winter flu vaccination voucher.
If you feel like you meet the above criteria & would like to be considered for this Buyer position, please apply with your CV. #officejobs
Reference: 225316557
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Buyer
Posted on Jul 1, 2026 by CV-Library
Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom
Retail Trade
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
A client of ours in the Ipswich area are recruiting a Buyer to join their team. This is a full-time permanent position working Monday - Thursday 8.15am - 5.00pm and Friday 8:15am - 4:45pm (every other Friday off). Paying a negotiable salary depending on experience.
Key Duties include but are not limited to:
Approved Suppliers: Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers based on quality, cost, and delivery performance.
Supplier Negotiation: Negotiate pricing, lead times and MOQs to achieve cost savings while maintaining quality.
Supplier Relationship Management: Maintain strong supplier relationships and resolve issues related to delivery, quality or pricing.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams to understand technical specifications and material requirements.
Documentation & Compliance: Maintain accurate purchasing and supplier records.
Cost Reduction & Improvement: Support cost reduction initiatives and contribute to continuous improvement activities.
Ethical & Sustainable Sourcing: Ensure all procurement activities align with ethical sourcing practices, sustainability goals and industry standards.
Inventory & Forecasting: Utilise forecast data to support inventory management, preventing production delays and optimising stock levels.
Reporting: Prepare reports on purchasing activity, cost savings and supplier performance for management review.
PO Management: Raise purchase orders, manage MRP exceptions, and ensure timely PO acknowledgments.
Support specific projects and undertake additional duties as required.
Skills and Experience required to be considered for this Buyer position:
Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or similar (or equivalent experience).
CIPS Level 3 (or working towards) is desirable.
3+ years' experience in purchasing and procurement, ideally within an automotive or manufacturing environment.
Ability to negotiate commercial terms and build effective supplier relationships.
Strong analytical skills
Excellent communication skills
Proficient in procurement systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle) and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
Great Benefits to working for this company include:
Every other Friday off.
30 days annual leave (please note some leave will be kept back due to summer shutdown)
Enhanced Company pension.
Life assurance of four times your annual salary.
Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program for you and your immediate family.
Eye care scheme.
Discounts on gym memberships, shopping and travel through Perks at Work.
Winter flu vaccination voucher.
If you feel like you meet the above criteria & would like to be considered for this Buyer position, please apply with your CV. #officejobs
Key Duties include but are not limited to:
Approved Suppliers: Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers based on quality, cost, and delivery performance.
Supplier Negotiation: Negotiate pricing, lead times and MOQs to achieve cost savings while maintaining quality.
Supplier Relationship Management: Maintain strong supplier relationships and resolve issues related to delivery, quality or pricing.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams to understand technical specifications and material requirements.
Documentation & Compliance: Maintain accurate purchasing and supplier records.
Cost Reduction & Improvement: Support cost reduction initiatives and contribute to continuous improvement activities.
Ethical & Sustainable Sourcing: Ensure all procurement activities align with ethical sourcing practices, sustainability goals and industry standards.
Inventory & Forecasting: Utilise forecast data to support inventory management, preventing production delays and optimising stock levels.
Reporting: Prepare reports on purchasing activity, cost savings and supplier performance for management review.
PO Management: Raise purchase orders, manage MRP exceptions, and ensure timely PO acknowledgments.
Support specific projects and undertake additional duties as required.
Skills and Experience required to be considered for this Buyer position:
Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or similar (or equivalent experience).
CIPS Level 3 (or working towards) is desirable.
3+ years' experience in purchasing and procurement, ideally within an automotive or manufacturing environment.
Ability to negotiate commercial terms and build effective supplier relationships.
Strong analytical skills
Excellent communication skills
Proficient in procurement systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle) and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
Great Benefits to working for this company include:
Every other Friday off.
30 days annual leave (please note some leave will be kept back due to summer shutdown)
Enhanced Company pension.
Life assurance of four times your annual salary.
Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program for you and your immediate family.
Eye care scheme.
Discounts on gym memberships, shopping and travel through Perks at Work.
Winter flu vaccination voucher.
If you feel like you meet the above criteria & would like to be considered for this Buyer position, please apply with your CV. #officejobs
Reference: 225316557
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