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Buyer

Lloyd Recruitment Services Ltd
Posted 18 days ago, valid for 24 days
Location

Crawley, West Sussex RH10 7GY, England

Salary

£24,000 - £28,800 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • Lloyd Recruitment Services is seeking an experienced Buyer for a family-run business known for high-quality products and service.
  • The position offers a salary ranging from £28k to £35k, depending on experience, with a Monday to Friday schedule of 37.5 hours per week.
  • Key responsibilities include managing procurement, liaising with suppliers and clients, and maintaining accurate records.
  • Candidates should possess strong IT skills, a customer-focused attitude, and at least 2 years of relevant experience in a buying role.
  • Additional benefits include free on-site parking, private medical insurance, a company pension, and opportunities for career progression.

Lloyd Recruitment Services is partnering with a well-established, family-run business renowned for delivering high-quality products and outstanding service in collaboration with leading organisations.

The Role of the Buyer:

Our client is seeking an experienced Buyer to manage the purchasing process, ensuring operational needs are met with the best balance of price, quality, and delivery.

What's in it for you:

  • Salary: £28k - £35k depending on experience
  • Schedule: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week
  • Free on-site parking
  • Excellent company benefits, including discounts across major retailers and hospitality
  • Private medical insurance
  • Company pension
  • Tangible career progression opportunities
  • Supportive business environment
  • Company events

Buyer Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage procurement to meet demand and minimise stock levels
  • Monitor supplier discounts and availability
  • Liaise with clients, suppliers, and internal teams to ensure smooth delivery
  • Maintain accurate records and meet deadlines
  • Address supply risks and communicate updates
  • Support strategies to improve efficiency and performance
  • Build and maintain supplier relationships

Requirements:

  • Strong IT skills, particularly with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
  • A positive attitude with a customer-focused approach
  • Exceptional attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
  • Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively within teams
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Proficient planning and organisational skills with a methodical and logical approach
  • Experience in maintaining quality standards

Refer a friend and you will receive a retail voucher of your choice up the value of £500. Full details can be found on our website.

Unfortunately, due to high numbers of applications, we are only able to respond to shortlisted applicants. If you have not heard from us within 5 days, please assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.

By applying for this vacancy, you accept Lloyd Recruitment Services Privacy and GDPR Policy which can be found on our website and therefore gives us consent to contact you.

Lloyd Recruitment Services are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy and are an equal opportunities employer.

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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.