Buyer Work, Jobs in Bocking Blackwater (with Salaries)

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Strain Measurement Devices Ltd —Bury St. Edmunds
- £35,000 - £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- ERP systems
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Free parking
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UK Procurement Manager
Pulsar Measurement —Earls Colne
- £60,000 - £70,000 a year
- Continuous improvement
- Travel
- Computer skills
- Employee discount
- Sick pay
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Purchasing Administrator
Hunt-Rec —Great Dunmow
- £28,000 - £30,000 an hour
- Full-time
- In-person
- Free parking
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Assistant Buyer
EFO- Furniture Outlet —Basildon
- £30,000 - £35,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- Quality control
- Travel
- Employee discount
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Junior Procurement & Contracts Manager
Unit Export —Basildon
- £26,000 - £28,000 a year
- Full-time
- Spanish
- English
- In-person
- Free parking
- Employee discount
Assistant Buyer
Macfarlane Group —Sudbury
- £28,000 - £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
- Computer skills
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Apprentice Purchaser
Sportsafe UK Limited —Colchester
- £16,640 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Computer literacy
- No experience needed
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Sales (Buyer for construction company)
Longreach Construction Ltd —Romford
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Word processing
- Computer literacy
- Free parking
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Senior Manager - Strategic Sourcing 'Core / Agile'
Teva —Harlow
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Negotiation
- Annual leave
9d
Forward Sourcing Engineer (m/f/d)
Eppendorf SE —Maldon
- Full-time
- Project management
- Agile
Project Procurement Specialist
Tait —Haverhill
- Full-time
- No degree
- Organisational skills
- Business
Purchasing Assistant
VSE AVIATION —Leigh-on-Sea
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Maths
Associate Director - Strategic Sourcing Business Development
Teva —Harlow
- Master's degree
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Annual leave
8d
Indirect Category Buyer
Lloyds Clinical —Harlow
- £44,000 a year
- Analysis skills
- Continuous improvement
- Negotiation
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Associate Director - Strategic Sourcing 'Core / Agile'
Teva —Harlow
- Master's degree
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Annual leave
9d

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Buyer

Strain Measurement Devices Ltd
Bury St. Edmunds

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
£35,000 - £40,000 a year
9 days ago

Benefits

Free parking
Company pension
On-site parking

Qualifications

Supplier ordering
Sourcing
Purchase order matching processing
Stock ordering
Stakeholder liaison
Financial reconciliation support
Supply chain
ERP systems
ERP software
Internal department liaison
Cost control
MRP
Analysis skills
Purchase order creation
Bachelor's degree
Procurement support
Procurement processing
Organisational skills
Purchasing
Manufacturing
Accounts payable reconciliations
Business
Negotiated procurement
Purchasing and procurement experience
Supplier invoice processing
Material requirements planning
Time management
Analytics

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Buyer – Job Description

Job Title: Buyer

Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per year

Job Summary

We are a well-established, close-knit company specialising in the design and manufacture of high-quality, customer-specific sensors used across a wide range of industries and applications. We are looking for an experienced Buyer who enjoys a hands-one role and wants the opportunity to make a real difference. This is not simply a purchasing administration position – you will have the opportunity to take ownership of existing function, shapes how it operates and introduce your own ideas.

A Buyer is responsible for purchasing raw materials, components, consumables, and components required for manufacturing operations. This role ensures materials are available on time, at the right quality and competitive cost, while maintaining appropriate inventory levels. Buyer works closely with production, engineering, quality and accounts team and may support inventory control, supplier development, and logistics activities.

Key Responsibilities

Raise and process purchase orders accurately and in a timely manner in accordance with company procedures.
Monitor open purchase orders and expedite deliveries when required. Keep internal stakeholders informed of all changes.
Source goods and services from approved suppliers, actively seeking the best overall commercial value by negotiating prices, payment terms, delivery schedules, and other commercial conditions.
Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure continuity of supply, quality, and competitive pricing.
Monitor trend and regularly review supplier pricing and identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.
Work closely with the Accounts Payable team to ensure supplier invoices are matched to purchase orders and goods received, resolving invoice and pricing discrepancies promptly.
Investigate and explain purchase price variances, ensuring differences between purchase order prices, invoice prices, and standard costs are identified, understood, and resolved.
Communicate supplier price changes, rebates, credit notes, and changes to commercial terms promptly to the Finance team to ensure accurate financial reporting.
Liaise with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve purchasing, delivery, and payment issues efficiently.
Ensure purchasing records, supplier information, and pricing data are maintained accurately within the ERP system.
Support month-end activities by resolving outstanding purchase order and invoice queries and providing information required by Finance.
Monitor supplier performance against agreed quality, cost, and delivery targets and take appropriate action when performance falls below expectations.

Qualifications

Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
2–5 years of purchasing or procurement experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
Experience using ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

Skills and Competencies

Procurement and supplier negotiation
Inventory and materials planning
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Good organizational and time management skills
Effective communication and relationship-building
Attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Knowledge of manufacturing processes and supply chain operations

Pay: £35,000.00-£40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension
Free parking
On-site parking

Work Location: In person

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