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Buyer/Procurement

Mego Employment Ltd
Posted 2 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Paignton, Devon TQ4 6AF, England

Salary

£35,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Mego is partnering with a growing company in Paignton for a Buyer position, offering a salary of £35,000 to £45,000.
  • The role requires a minimum of 3 years of experience in Procurement or Supply Chain.
  • The Buyer will be responsible for managing purchase orders, ensuring timely delivery, and maintaining supplier performance.
  • Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in business management and proficiency in ERP systems, preferably Oracle or SAP.
  • This is an on-site role with core day shift hours from 08:00 to 16:00, and applicants can apply through the advert or by calling for a chat.

Mego is delighted to partner with a thriving company in Paignton, offering an exceptional opportunity for a Buyer.

Our client, a leader in their sector, is experiencing rapid growth and is committed to fostering a collaborative, family-like culture where everyone's input is valued.

This role is essential within the organisation and spans global operations, directly impacting the company's supply chain strategy and contributing to its ongoing success.

As a Buyer, you'll work closely with suppliers, internal teams, and stakeholders to secure high-quality materials, negotiate contracts, and ensure cost-effective purchasing while meeting production timelines.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Analyse requirements and manage purchase orders based on historical data and forecasts.
  • Ensure timely delivery of open orders and resolve quality or supplier performance issues.
  • Collaborate with Production to meet schedules and provide accurate delivery dates.
  • Adjust inventory levels in response to changes in demand while optimising costs.
  • Maintain Master Supplier Files and monitor key supplier performance.
  • Serve as the main contact for supplier communications and support strategic supplier management.
  • Deliver high service levels to internal and external customers.
  • Assist with ERP projects and data integrity initiatives.

Ideal Candidate:

  • A minimum of 3 years of experience in Procurement or Supply Chain.
  • A bachelor's degree in business management is preferred.
  • Proficient in ERP systems, with a preference for Oracle or SAP experience.
  • Excellent communication skills and a strong team player in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong analytical abilities for solving complex problems.
  • Capable of self-management and taking initiative.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
  • Fluent in English and preferably French.

This is an on-site role, working core day shift hours from 08:00 to 16:00.


We welcome applications through this advert or by calling 01803 840844 for a confidential, informal chat.


Mego Employment Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent roles and as an employment business for temporary positions.

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