Buyer

The Role

This is a full time, permanent role working fully onsite. The role would work alongside an Assistant Buyer reporting into a Procurement Manager with responsibilities including:
 

• Raising orders based on the sales forecast 
• Expediting goods as per delivery dates
• Cost negotiation with suppliers
• Ensuring ERP system is correct and up to date 
• Liaising with customers and planning team regarding orders
• New supplier onboarding 
• Regular visits to local suppliers
• Occasional visits to international suppliers 
• Some strategic procurement in future 

The Business

Nigel Wright Supply Chain and Procurement Team are delighted to be supporting an innovative design and manufacturing business in the Teesside area to recruit a Buyer. The successful Buyer will also have opportunity to study CIPS post their probationary period.

 

The Individual

The successful Buyer will be/ have:
 

• Excellent communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively in a team 
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Someone keen to make a career out of purchasing 
• 2-3 years of experience in purchasing at least required
• Manufacturing background would be beneficial