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Buyer

Lucy Walker Recruitment Ltd
Posted 13 hours ago, valid for 5 days
Location

Bradford, West Yorkshire BD7 3JG, England

Salary

£25,000 - £30,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • An exciting opportunity is available for a procurement professional to join a growing manufacturing business as a Buyer.
  • The role requires 1-2 years of experience in purchasing, preferably in packaging or manufacturing, and offers a salary of £30,000.
  • Key responsibilities include establishing procurement strategies, managing the ERP system, and building supplier relationships.
  • Candidates should have a degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field, and strong communication skills are essential.
  • Fresh graduates with a passion for procurement are welcome to apply, provided they include a cover letter explaining their interest.

Exciting Opportunity for Procurement Professional in Growing Manufacturing Business.

Are you a driven procurement professional looking to kickstart your career and make a significant impact from day one? We are seeking an ambitious Buyer to join our dynamic team and help establish a robust procurement function.

What you will be involved with as a Buyer:

  • Become the cornerstone of our procurement strategy, purchasing packaging materials, consumables, and other critical supplies
  • Develop and implement streamlined procurement processes and policies
  • Manage and maintain our ERP system with precision and attention to detail
  • Build and nurture strategic supplier relationships through professional communication
  • Conduct market analysis to enhance company profitability and competitive positioning

What we are looking for in a Buyer:

  • Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business, or related field
  • Preferably 1-2 years' experience in purchasing, particularly in packaging or manufacturing
  • Strong interest in starting or progressing CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply) qualification
  • Exceptional communication skills and a naturally commercial mindset
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP systems (SAP experience preferred)
  • Fresh graduates with a genuine passion for procurement are welcome to apply but must include a cover letter explaining their interest.

What's on offer:

  • Opportunity to shape a newly created procurement function as the first dedicated Buyer in the business
  • Support for professional development and qualifications
  • Clear pathway for career growth within an expanding business

Why join our client?

This is more than just a job - it's an opportunity to build a career with a forward-thinking company. You'll work closely with senior leadership, gain hands-on experience in procurement strategy, and have the chance to make a measurable impact from day one.

Please note this role is fully office based in Bradford, and due to the location it is preferable that you are a car driver.

Due to the number of responses we receive, unfortunately we are unable to give feedback to all individuals. If you have not heard back within 7 days, please assume that you have not been successful for the role you have applied for.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.