Buyer - 12 Month FTC

We are recruiting for a well-established company based in Basildon who are seeking a Buyer to join their team on a full-time basis for a 12-month FTC. The successful candidate will be supporting the purchasing team and reporting directly to the Purchasing Manager. This role is paying a competitive salary, and the working hours are Monday to Thursday 8am-4:30pm and Friday 8am-3:30pm. Who doesn't like an early finish every Friday?

Duties will include:

Speaking with suppliers and maintaining knowledge of the industry market to keep costing competitive and negotiating prices and delivery quotations
Investigating data for multiple components and confirming the best purchasing options
Using an efficient and accurate system for monitoring all purchasing and quoting activities
Liaising and supporting other departments within the business, such as Sales, Production and Engineering
Reporting to the Purchasing Manager and providing ad hoc support when required

To be successful for this role, you must have at least 3-5 years' experience in a similar position. You must have strong knowledge of using MRP systems as well as having excellent communication, organisational, and planning skills.

Benefits for this role include early finish Fridays, 20 days holiday plus bank holiday which increases with length of service, free parking, refer a friend scheme, staff social events, free fruit, and breakfast, as well as tea and coffee in the office, online employee portals, free eye care appointments, ongoing training, and development and more!

Huntress does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and complies with all relevant UK legislation. PLEASE NOTE! You should make yourself aware of how immigration laws apply to your situation before applying for any jobs. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this role.