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- Annual Salary: £35k - £40k
- Location: Thetford
- Job Type: Full-time
Join an established business in the health & beauty sector, as a Buyer within their Procurement Team. This role offers the opportunity to provide buying expertise, manage categories effectively, and support sourcing within the company. You will play a crucial role in building relationships with suppliers to optimise price, availability, and quality of products.
Day-to-day of the role:- Support the Buying Team in developing and executing effective procurement strategies.
- Build and manage relationships with suppliers to ensure optimal terms and conditions.
- Negotiate, place, and expedite orders with suppliers, ensuring timely delivery of materials for production.
- Collaborate with various internal and external stakeholders to maintain the availability and timeliness of materials.
- Participate actively in cross-functional teams to drive continuous process and procedural improvements.
- Monitor order prices against standards with the objective of reducing costs.
- Generate reports to provide visibility on category performance and support decision-making processes.
- Proven buying experience within a manufacturing environment, ideally with a background in Components, Chemicals, or the health & beauty industry.
- Strong negotiation skills, including the ability to negotiate prices and terms effectively.
- Proficiency in IT, particularly Excel.
- GCSE level (or equivalent) in Maths and English.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills.
- Strong communication skills, capable of engaging with all levels of the business.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Self-motivated and driven, with the ability to work well under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
- A proactive team player with a positive attitude, honesty, and hardworking nature.
- Ability to work independently and make logical decisions within the role’s scope.
- Capability to follow procedures and instructions while also challenging and improving existing processes.
- Competitive salary
- Opportunities for personal and professional development in a dynamic industry.
- A supportive and collaborative work environment.
- 30 days holiday including bank holidays
- Company pension scheme
- Access to industry events and product launches.
To apply for this Buyer position, please submit your CV to or APPLY online.
