Buyer
Location: Tamworth
Salary: Circa £30,000 – £35,000 DOE
Industry: Manufacturing

2fawcett are recruiting on behalf of our manufacturing client based in Tamworth for an experienced Buyer to join their team.

This is a hands-on purchasing role with responsibility for managing raw materials, consumables, stock levels and supplier relationships, ensuring the business has the materials required to meet production demand.

The successful candidate will have previous purchasing experience, ideally within a manufacturing environment, and be confident managing suppliers, purchase orders, inventory levels and costs.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage raw material and consumable inventory
• Monitor stock levels and report any issues or potential shortages to management
• Place supplier orders to ensure sufficient stock availability while avoiding unnecessary surplus
• Manage outstanding purchase orders and liaise with suppliers regarding delivery dates
• Monitor replenishment parameters and supplier lead times to support purchasing decisions
• Maintain supplier accounts and purchasing information within the company system
• Resolve goods receipt, delivery and supplier issues
• Carry out stock takes and cycle counts to ensure inventory accuracy
• Review and evaluate existing suppliers
• Identify and establish relationships with new suppliers where required
• Negotiate supplier pricing, terms and agreements
• Control purchasing costs in line with business expectations
• Ensure appropriate stock levels are maintained to meet production requirements
• Maintain accurate supplier pricing within the system
• Work closely with suppliers, Technical and Sales teams to support new product development
• Support the Laboratory with raw material trials

About You

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Previous experience within a Buyer, Purchasing or Procurement role
• Experience managing raw materials and stock levels
• Previous experience within a manufacturing environment would be highly advantageous
• Strong supplier management and negotiation skills
• Experience managing purchase orders and supplier lead times
• Good understanding of inventory and stock control
• Strong commercial awareness and cost-control skills
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail
• A proactive approach to resolving supply and stock issues
• Good communication skills and the ability to build strong supplier relationships

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Buyer looking for a varied, hands-on purchasing position within a manufacturing environment.