Buyer – Procurement Specialist

About the role

As a Buyer at Unipart you will join a busy procurement team responsible for sourcing and managing a portfolio of suppliers. You will negotiate favourable terms, maintain strong supplier relationships and ensure timely processing of price queries and invoices.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and develop supplier portfolios across multiple categories.
• Issue Request for Quotations (RFQs) and evaluate supplier responses.
• Handle price queries and reconcile invoices to minimise payment delays.
• Maintain accurate master data within procurement systems.
• Negotiate prices and contract terms to achieve cost savings.

Required profile

• CIPS qualification or equivalent purchasing and supply degree.
• Experience working in a fast‑paced procurement environment.
• Proven ability to build and sustain positive supplier relationships.
• Strong negotiation capability.
• High level of data literacy.

Required skills

What we offer

• Salary £33,000‑£38,000 per year.
• 25 days holiday including bank holidays.
• Pension scheme, life assurance and employee assistance programme.
• Wellbeing support and flexible benefits such as a cycle‑to‑work scheme.
• Hybrid working – three days on‑site in Southport with occasional travel.