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Buyer
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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Purchasing Assistant
AJN Steelstock Ltd —Bury St. Edmunds
- From £26,500 a year
- Full-time
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
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Procurement Assistant (22.5 hours p/w)
Havebury Homes —Bury St. Edmunds
- £27,545 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
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Procurement Manager
Chestnut Group —Bury St. Edmunds
- £55,000 a year
- Full-time
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
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Purchasing Assistant
AJN Steelstock Ltd —Bury St. Edmunds
Managing stock and materials to ensure efficient delivery of products to customers. Supporting the Purchasing team with administration work (entering purchase…
From £26,500 a year
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Procurement Assistant (22.5 hours p/w)
Havebury Homes —Bury St. Edmunds
Support the administration of procurement and purchasing systems, including user access management and routine system administration tasks.
£27,545 a year
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Strain Measurement Devices Ltd
Bury St. Edmunds

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
£35,000 - £40,000 a year
10 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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