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Job Title: Buyer
Location: Bungay
Salary: £35,000 per annum
About the Company:
We are proud to be working with a well-established manufacturing organisation based in Bungay who are looking to recruit a Buyer to join their procurement team. This role offers the opportunity to work in a busy, fast-paced environment with strong support for professional development, including full funding towards recognised procurement qualifications.
The Role:
As Buyer, you will be responsible for sourcing components and consumables, managing supplier relationships, and supporting procurement activity across the site. You will play a key role in maintaining effective purchasing processes, achieving cost savings, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
* Raise and manage purchase orders, including all associated administration.
* Expedite orders and chase suppliers to ensure on-time delivery.
* Source and evaluate suppliers, including negotiation and contract renewals.
* Maintain appropriate stock levels and support cost-saving initiatives.
* Work closely with the Purchasing Manager and internal stakeholders.
* Manage smaller procurement projects and identify process improvements.
* Monitor supplier performance and support procurement budgets and targets.
Skills and Experience Required:
* Experience in a procurement or purchasing role, ideally within manufacturing or a process-driven environment (not essential).
* Strong supplier negotiation and relationship management skills.
* Good understanding of procurement systems, processes, and purchase order administration.
* Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail.
* Confident communicator, able to work with a range of stakeholders.
* Highly organised with excellent administrative skills.
Benefits:
* Salary of £35,000 per annum.
* Full funding towards CIPS qualification (or remaining modules if already studying).
* Contributory pension and company sick pay.
* 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
* Life assurance and health & wellbeing support.
* Cycle scheme and free onsite parking.
* Monday to Friday working hours, 8:30am–5:00pm (1-hour lunch).
How to Apply:
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