Buyer

BuyerLocation: BristolSalary: £30,000 - £33,000 (DOE)Job Type: Full-time, PermanentWorking Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday (core hours 9:00am - 4:00pm)Flexible/Hybrid Working: Available following successful completion of probationThe Opportunity Robert Half LTD are working with an established and growing manufacturing business who are seeking a Buyer to join its Manufacturing and Quality team. This is a varied role within a collaborative, small-team environment, offering the opportunity to take ownership of purchasing activities while contributing to continuous improvement across the supply chain.Key ResponsibilitiesRaise purchase orders and manage sales returnsMonitor and chase supplier deliveries, updating systems with any changesProduce quarterly supplier performance reports covering delivery and quality metricsIssue RFQs, evaluate supplier quotations, and recommend best-value options considering cost, lead time, and supplier performanceNegotiate with suppliers on pricing, terms, and deliveryIdentify and onboard new suppliers to reduce single-source riskConduct supplier visits, performance reviews, and support continuous improvement initiativesCarry out supplier audits in line with ISO9001 standardsManage supplier non-conformance, ensuring corrective actions are implementedAnalyse data to support forecasting and identify trendsCoordinate shipping requests for outbound goods where requiredMaintain and control Bills of Materials (BoMs) and associated ..... full job details .....