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Buyer

Hunter Selection
Posted 15 days ago, valid for 3 days
Location

Bridgwater, Somerset TA6 3BU, England

Salary

£45,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • A new opportunity for a Buyer has opened in Bridgwater, Somerset, offering a salary between £40,000 and £45,000.
  • Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in manufacturing, engineering, production, or process environments.
  • The role involves managing procurement activities, vendor relationships, and supporting continuous improvement in supply chain activities.
  • Benefits include a 5% matched pension, 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, annual salary reviews, and hybrid working options.
  • This position provides exceptional long-term career progression opportunities within a reputable manufacturing company.

Buyer - Bridgwater, Somerset

£40,000 - £45,000
5% matched pension
25 days annual leave + B/H, Annual salary review, onsite parking, enhanced pension scheme, hybrid working, flexible working


A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for a Buyer to join this excellent company synonymous with quality and a reputation for excellence. With no day ever being the same this opportunity offers genuine long term progression and career development within a first class manufacturing environment.

Role & Responsibilities:
Oversee the day-day execution of procurement activities, managing vendor relationships
Developing supplier relationships, sourcing new suppliers, supplier negotiations.
Supporting Continuous Improvement of supply chain activities across the UK & EMEA
Supporting quality and operations teams for supplier complaints and non-conformances

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
Experience working within a manufacturing, engineering, production or process environments
CIPS Qualification advantageous

Strong negotiation skills and demonstrating cost reductions, developing relationships with vendors

Strong working knowledge of ERP or MRP systems

Package and Benefits:

£40,000 - £45,000
25 days annual leave + B/H, Annual salary review, onsite parking, enhanced pension scheme, hybrid working, flexible working, Exceptional long term career progression opportunities

If you are interested in the role or looking for something similar please contact our Managing Consultant, Emma Hardman

If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'.

Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.


Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

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