Buyer

SF Recruitment ar wokring with a leading manufacturing business in Stafford to recruit a Buyer This role is ideal for someone with experience in purchasing or supply chain who enjoys working with suppliers, managing orders, and supporting smooth operational delivery across the business.

As Buyer, you will be responsible for coordinating purchase orders, maintaining accurate procurement data, and working closely with internal departments to ensure goods and services are delivered on time and within budget. You will also play a key role in supplier communication, cost control, and inventory planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Raise and manage purchase orders from approved requisitions

• Liaise with suppliers to confirm pricing, specifications, and delivery schedules

• Negotiate with suppliers to achieve cost savings and best value

• Track orders and resolve delivery, pricing, or invoice discrepancies

• Monitor stock levels and collaborate with warehouse, production, and sales teams to forecast purchasing requirements

• Maintain accurate purchasing records and supplier information

• Assist with sourcing new suppliers and obtaining quotations

• Support Finance, Operations, and Logistics teams to ensure efficient procurement processes

• Produce regular reports on spend, procurement activity, and supplier performance

• Maintain and update item master data in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, ensuring accuracy across pricing, units of measure, costing methods, BoMs, variants, and rental items

Skills and Experience

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a purchaisng or material planning type role

• Experience within manufacturing environments preferred

• Strong negotiation skills and the ability to build effective supplier relationships

• Advanced Excel skills and strong Microsoft Office proficiency

• Experience using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail

• Confident communicator with the ability to manage multiple priorities