Buyer
🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Gloucester
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£40,000 / year
CATEGORY
Manufacturing
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion
SKILLS
Purchasing
Supplier Negotiation
MRP/ERP Systems
Purchase Order Management
Supplier Relationship Management
Cost Estimation
Quality Auditing
Expediting
FULL DESCRIPTION
Buyer
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is recruiting a Buyer for a manufacturing business in Gloucester. £40,000 + Bonus + Benefits, Permanent, On-site.
Job Details
Location: Gloucester
Salary: £40,000 + Bonus + Benefits
Type: Permanent
Work Type: On Site
Sector: Manufacturing
Function: Purchasing & Supply Chain
Contact: Matthew Taylor
Email: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
Phone: [contact hidden]
Job Ref: 71284
What You Will Do
- Source and purchase materials, components and services for production
- Raise and manage purchase orders through the MRP system
- Monitor supplier deliveries and expedite where required
- Negotiate pricing and commercial terms with suppliers
- Build strong working relationships with key suppliers
- Work with estimating to obtain competitive quotes for materials and subcontract work
- Support supplier performance monitoring and quality audits
- Resolve invoice queries with suppliers and finance
- Track purchasing activity and order status through the MRP system
- Support procurement input into new product introduction projects
What You Will Bring
- 3-5 years experience in a Buyer or Purchasing role
- Experience within a manufacturing environment
- Confident negotiating with suppliers and managing relationships
- Experience using MRP or ERP systems
- Strong organisation and attention to detail
- Ability to prioritise work in a busy production environment
Benefits
- Company bonus up to £2,500
- Private healthcare
- Flexible working hours
- Early finish on Fridays
How to Apply
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