Buyer

Buyer
Gravesend, Kent
-38,000 + 10% bonus + Private Healthcare + Hybrid

My client is looking for a proactive Buyer to join their procurement team. Reporting to the Procurement Manager, you''ll play a key role in sourcing technical stock and components, building supplier relationships, and ensuring the timely and cost-effective delivery of materials to support business growth.

Key responsibilities:

• Source and research suppliers, track market trends, and maintain a preferred supplier list.
• Support bids and tenders, helping stakeholders identify cost-effective solutions.
• Conduct supplier audits and visits to assess and maintain quality standards.
• Negotiate and implement supply contracts and service-level agreements.
• Monitor supplier performance against KPIs (e.g. delivery, rejects, spend).
• Assist with demand planning, forecasting requirements, and scheduling orders.
• Raise purchase orders in SAP, confirm delivery dates, and manage supplier queries.
• Support quality and pre-assembly teams by resolving supply or product issues.
• Produce reports on supplier performance, spend vs. budget, and market changes.

Skills & experience:

• Intermediate experience in procurement or supply chain roles.
• Strong commercial acumen and problem-solving ability.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• SAP and Microsoft Office (including Excel) proficiency.
• Friendly team player with the ability to work with colleagues across sales, warehouse, and technical teams.
• Product knowledge and willingness to learn and grow a career in procurement.

If you are interested, please submit CV for immediate consideration