https://jobs.co.uk/job/buyer-prime-appointments--33eb8f3b-4e17-4594-a263-7881f7ff6dcb RSS feed for Buyer at Prime Appointments. en-gb Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:12:02 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/buyer-prime-appointments--33eb8f3b-4e17-4594-a263-7881f7ff6dcb https://jobs.co.uk/job/buyer-prime-appointments--33eb8f3b-4e17-4594-a263-7881f7ff6dcb Thu, 02 Jul 2026 11:51:46 GMT Location: Ipswich | Salary: 10000-500000 Annual | Type: Permanent | 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 and Compliance: Maintain accurate purchasing and supplier records.Cost Reduction and Improvement: Support cost reduction initiatives and contribute to continuous improvement activities.Ethical and Sustainable Sourcing: Ensure all procurement activities align with ethical sourcing practices, sustainability goals and industry standards.Inventory and Forecasting: Utilise forecast data to support ... Permanent