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Procurement Buyer
Bristows of Devon part of The Great British Confectionery Group —Crediton
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Free parking
- Employee discount
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Buyer
Barkwell Plumbing & Heating —Okehampton
- Full-time
- Administrative experience
- Plumbing
- IT
- Free parking
- Annual leave
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Eaton —South Molton
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
Supplier relationship manager (trainee)
Expressions Holidays —Exeter
- Travel
Assistant Buyer
C.T.C. Wholesalers —Exeter
- £28,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Organisational skills
- Warehouse experience
- Free parking
- Employee discount
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Junior Buyer
Gooch & Housego Ilminster & St. Asaph —Ilminster
- Temporary
- Communication skills
- Referral programme
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Procurement Buyer
Bristows of Devon part of The Great British Confectionery Group —Crediton
Resolve supplier disputes, invoice queries, and delivery note discrepancies in a timely and professional manner. Resolve supply issues quickly and effectively.
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Procurement Buyer

Bristows of Devon part of The Great British Confectionery Group -
Crediton

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
1 hour ago

Benefits

Free parking
Casual dress
Company pension
Employee discount
Bereavement leave
Referral programme
On-site parking

Qualifications

Microsoft Word
Sage
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Outlook
Management
Procurement
ERP systems
Quality management
Microsoft Office
Administrative experience
Analysis skills
Organisational skills
Purchasing
Negotiation

Full job description

About the Role:

Based on site at our office in Crediton, we are seeking a commercially minded Procurement Buyer to join our team, supporting procurement activities across two manufacturing sites in Crediton, Devon and Birdham, West Sussex.

This is a key role responsible for ensuring the timely and cost-effective sourcing of raw materials, packaging, and operational supplies. Working closely with Production, Planning, Technical, NPD, Finance, and Senior Management teams, you will play a critical role in maintaining supply continuity, managing supplier relationships, driving cost savings, and supporting operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage procurement activities across both manufacturing sites, ensuring continuity of supply and cost-effective purchasing.
Take responsibility for order placement, material replenishment, supplier performance, and supply-demand alignment.
Monitor, evaluate, and continuously improve supplier performance against agreed delivery and service requirements.
Work closely with site and senior management teams to ensure suppliers operate within agreed contracts and service levels.
Collaborate with planning teams to maintain lean stock levels while ensuring products and materials are available on time and in full.
Source the most competitive materials and services through effective supplier management, market research, and regular price benchmarking.
Maintain accurate purchasing records and full traceability using Sage 200 and associated systems.
Proactively chase suppliers to ensure purchase orders are delivered according to agreed schedules.
Resolve supply issues quickly and effectively.
Manage purchasing expenditure in line with agreed budgets.
Ensure contingency suppliers are in place for all critical raw materials and packaging items.
Work with the Technical team to maintain approved supplier documentation and ensure audit readiness at all times.
Identify and deliver cost-saving opportunities through negotiation, relationship management, and strategic sourcing initiatives.
Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, including regular review meetings with key suppliers.
Resolve supplier disputes, invoice queries, and delivery note discrepancies in a timely and professional manner.
Support New Product Development (NPD) projects with procurement-related activities.
Produce and report procurement KPIs, ensuring targets are achieved and deadlines met.

About You:

You will be a highly organised procurement professional with strong commercial awareness and a proven ability to manage supplier relationships in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Essential Skills & Experience:

Previous experience in a purchasing, buying, or procurement role.
Excellent planning, organisational, and administrative skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
Strong commercial awareness and cost-management experience.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Experience using Sage 200 or similar ERP systems.

Desirable Skills & Experience:

Previous experience within a food manufacturing environment.
Advanced Excel skills.
Knowledge of supplier auditing requirements and quality management systems.

What We Offer:

Opportunity to join a growing and innovative manufacturing business.
The chance to make a significant impact on procurement performance and business success.

If you are a proactive procurement professional with a passion for supplier management, cost optimisation, and operational excellence, we would love to hear from you!

Benefits:

Bereavement leave
Casual dress
Company pension
Employee discount
Free parking
On-site parking
Referral programme

Ability to commute/relocate:

Crediton EX17 1ET: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

What are your salary expectations?

Experience:

Procurement: 3 years (required)

Work Location: In person

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