Senior Buyer

Buyer
Paddock Wood
7:30am - 4:30pm or 8am to 5pm | Full Time

Are you commercially minded, great at negotiating, and ready to make an impact? Were looking for a Buyer to join a friendly and driven Manufacturing team in Paddock Wood. Youll play a vital role in sourcing raw materials-especially steel and metals-while ensuring cost efficiency and supplier reliability.
Whether you''re already experienced or looking to step up, this is a fantastic opportunity to grow within a collaborative business.
What Youll Be Doing
- Source and purchase raw materials from UK and international suppliers
- Negotiate pricing and terms to drive cost savings and value
- Analyse procurement data to spot savings and improve efficiency
- Maintain supplier relationships and adapt to market fluctuations
- Coordinate with sales, production & planning to forecast and fulfil demand
- Manage admin & reporting, including POs, tracking, and ERP system input (training provided)
Key Skills
- Experience buying raw materials in a manufacturing/industrial setting (steel/metals ideal)
- Confident negotiator with a commercial mindset
- Strong communicator, internally and externally
- Comfortable in a fast-paced, hands-on role
- Driven, adaptable, and proactive-you dont wait to be told what to do
- No formal qualifications required-attitude and potential matter most
Ready to bring your drive, ideas, and purchasing expertise to a team where you can really make your mark?
Apply now and join a company where your contribution matters.