The Role:

We are working with a well-established manufacturing business based in Leicester who are looking to recruit a Buyer to support and manage their procurement and stock control activities.

This is a key role within the business, responsible for supplier management, purchasing, stock control and ensuring cost-effective, timely procurement while maintaining quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Liaise and negotiate with suppliers and manufacturers.
• Identify products, services and equipment to be purchased.
• Verify and manage key suppliers for all procurement activities.
• Monitor, forecast and manage inventory levels, identifying purchasing needs and associated costs.
• Keep accurate track of quality, quantity, stock levels, delivery times, costs and efficiency.
• Establish and maintain quality control, ensuring purchased stock meets company standards.
• Manage procurement budgets and prepare cost estimates.
• Maintain procurement metrics, analyse data, assess performance and implement improvements.
• Utilise, maintain and document the company’s 3-quote purchasing system.
• Compile and maintain purchase records, supplier databases and procurement contracts.
• Produce regular procurement and performance reports.
• Carry out stock control duties and produce accurate stock sheets.
• Provide regular procurement and stock updates to relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations and company procedures.
• Meet cost, productivity, accuracy and timeliness targets.
• Undertake any other duties reasonably requested by the company.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Previous experience in procurement, purchasing or supply chain within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong organisational and analytical skills.
• Confident negotiating with suppliers.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Comfortable working with data, reports and stock systems.
• Good understanding of quality control and compliance.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally.

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience).
• Stable, growing manufacturing business.
• Supportive team environment.
• Opportunity to make a real impact on procurement processes.