Buyer
Location: Bristol
Salary: £30,000 - £33,000 (DOE)
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday (core hours 9:00am - 4:00pm)
Flexible/Hybrid Working: Available following successful completion of probation

The Opportunity

Robert Half LTD are working with an established and growing manufacturing business who are seeking a Buyer to join its Manufacturing and Quality team. This is a varied role within a collaborative, small-team environment, offering the opportunity to take ownership of purchasing activities while contributing to continuous improvement across the supply chain.

Key Responsibilities

• Raise purchase orders and manage sales returns
• Monitor and chase supplier deliveries, updating systems with any changes
• Produce quarterly supplier performance reports covering delivery and quality metrics
• Issue RFQs, evaluate supplier quotations, and recommend best-value options considering cost, lead time, and supplier performance
• Negotiate with suppliers on pricing, terms, and delivery
• Identify and onboard new suppliers to reduce single-source risk
• Conduct supplier visits, performance reviews, and support continuous improvement initiatives
• Carry out supplier audits in line with ISO9001 standards
• Manage supplier non-conformance, ensuring corrective actions are implemented
• Analyse data to support forecasting and identify trends
• Coordinate shipping requests for outbound goods where required
• Maintain and control Bills of Materials (BoMs) and associated documentation
• Track and report on annual cost savings
• Support general purchasing administration
• Undertake additional duties as required
• Ensure all procurement activities align with professional ethical standards

About You

• 2-3 years' experience in a purchasing role within a manufacturing environment
• Experience using MRP systems and demand planning tools
• Proven experience conducting supplier audits and visits
• Good understanding of ISO9001 standards
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Outlook, and Word

Desirable Skills

• Experience using Microsoft Dynamics

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary of £30,000 - £33,000 depending on experience
• 37.5-hour working week with core hours of 9:00am - 4:00pm
• Flexible and hybrid working options after probation
• Opportunity to work within a supportive and collaborative team
• Exposure to end-to-end procurement activities
• A stable, growing organisation with a focus on quality and continuous improvement

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