Buyer

Job Title - Buyer

Salary - Competitive

Location - North Yorkshire

Contract - Fulltime, Permanent

Hours - Mon to Thurs 8:00am to 5:00pm & Fri 8:00am to 2:00pm

Work Environment - Primarily office-based with independent and team-oriented tasks. This role may involve travel to suppliers and customer locations.

Purpose of Role

Drive supplier management and sourcing strategies to maximise profitability.

Key Responsibilities of the Buyer:

• Manage RFQ to SOP processes for new business awards.
• Oversee daily commercial supplier management, including cost reduction initiatives.
• Develop innovative ideas to enhance profitability through commercial or process efficiencies.
• Support Material Planning & Logistics (MP&L) by managing supplier delivery issues and negotiating claims.
• Formulate and implement commodity strategies covering packaging, logistics, and consumables.

Candidate Profile

What We're Looking For: A highly motivated professional with a proactive approach to business challenges, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to meet deadlines under pressure.

Key Skills of the Buyer:

• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong analytical, literacy, and numeracy abilities
• Demonstrated negotiation expertise

Ideal Experience:

• Willingness to travel within the UK
• Previous experience as a Buyer or Graduate Buyer
• Proven experience managing projects from RFQ to SOP
• Track record of meeting project goals and achieving cost reductions

Educational Background:

• Graduate degree in Business, Mathematics, or related field preferred
• CIPS certification (desirable but not required)

Additional Requirements:

• Strong numerical and communication skills
• Ability to summarize complex data and present insights to management
• Flexible and adaptable to meet evolving business needs

Apply

If this Buyer role sounds of interest, please click apply to send your CV, or if you have any questions, call Kirk at MDE Group, Bristol.