Buyer

Prime Appointments Recruitment Agency


Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Ipswich
Contract type: Full time
Permanent

Negotiable

Ipswich, Suffolk

On-site

A client of ours in the Ipswich area are recruiting a Buyer to join their team. This is a full-time permanent position working Monday - Thursday 8.15am - 5.00pm and Friday 8:15am - 4:45pm (every other Friday off). Paying a negotiable salary depending on experience.

Key Duties Include But Are Not Limited To

  • Approved Suppliers: Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers based on quality, cost, and delivery performance.
  • Supplier Negotiation: Negotiate pricing, lead times and MOQs to achieve cost savings while maintaining quality.
  • Supplier Relationship Management: Maintain strong supplier relationships and resolve issues related to delivery, quality or pricing.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams to understand technical specifications and material requirements.
  • Documentation & Compliance: Maintain accurate purchasing and supplier records.
  • Cost Reduction & Improvement: Support cost reduction initiatives and contribute to continuous improvement activities.
  • Ethical & Sustainable Sourcing: Ensure all procurement activities align with ethical sourcing practices, sustainability goals and industry standards.
  • Inventory & Forecasting: Utilise forecast data to support inventory management, preventing production delays and optimising stock levels.
  • Reporting: Prepare reports on purchasing activity, cost savings and supplier performance for management review.
  • PO Management: Raise purchase orders, manage MRP exceptions, and ensure timely PO acknowledgments.
  • Support specific projects and undertake additional duties as required.

Skills and Experience required to be considered for this Buyer position:

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or similar (or equivalent experience).
  • CIPS Level 3 (or working towards) is desirable.
  • 3+ years' experience in purchasing and procurement, ideally within an automotive or manufacturing environment.
  • Ability to negotiate commercial terms and build effective supplier relationships.
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Proficient in procurement systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle) and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.

Great Benefits To Working For This Company Include

  • Every other Friday off.
  • 30 days annual leave (please note some leave will be kept back due to summer shutdown)
  • Enhanced Company pension.
  • Life assurance of four times your annual salary.
  • Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program for you and your immediate family.
  • Eye care scheme.
  • Discounts on gym memberships, shopping and travel through Perks at Work.
  • Winter flu vaccination voucher.

If you feel like you meet the above criteria & would like to be considered for this Buyer position, please apply with your CV. #officejobs

How to apply

To apply for this job you need to authorize on our website. If you don't have an account yet, please register.

Post a resume

Similar jobs

Student Data Administrator Apprentice Level 2 (on-site)

Suffolk New College, Ipswich
1 week ago
Salary National Minimum Wage for Apprentices Contractual hours 37 Basis Full Time Job category/type Business Support Staff Date posted 09/07/2026 Job reference REQ001010 Student Data Administrator Apprentice Level 2 (on-site) 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year National Minimum Wage for Apprentices Fantastic Apprenticeship Opportunities Available at Suffolk New College Looking for your next step? Are you ready to...

Children and Young People Programme Manager

4YP (For Children and Young People), Ipswich
£31,380 per year
3 weeks ago
4YP (For Children and Young People) Address: 14 Lower Brook Street, Ipswich, Suffolk IP4 1AP Salary: £31,380 per annum Hours: 37 hours per week Contract: Permanent Reference: 0807 4YP are seeking to appoint a full-time Children and Young People’s (CYP) Manager to lead and deliver high-quality support for young people age 7-25. This is an exciting leadership role where you’ll...

Administration Assistant

Orwell Park School, Ipswich
£12.71 per hour
3 weeks ago
Orwell Park School Address: Ipswich, Suffolk IP10 0ER Salary: £12.71 per hours Hours: 14 hours per week, 52 weeks per year Contract: Permanent Reference: 5220 Orwell Park is a co-educational prep school for day pupils and boarders. The outstanding beauty of the grounds and historic buildings contribute to an inspiring experience, which combines the legacy and traditions of the past...