Buyer – Manufacturing Procurement

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Buyer to join a leading manufacturing company in Coleford. You will play a pivotal role in procuring materials, building strong supplier relationships and supporting the delivery of customer projects.

Key responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with key suppliers, ensuring quality, cost and service standards.
• Source materials and negotiate commercial terms to achieve value for the business.
• Raise and manage purchase orders, ensuring timely delivery to meet production schedules.
• Conduct supplier evaluations and desktop audits to maintain a reliable supply chain.
• Manage supplier agreements, confidentiality agreements, order acknowledgements and resolve invoice queries.
• Negotiate supplier price increases in line with company procedures.
• Collaborate with internal departments to support project delivery, providing accurate lead times and product information for quotations.
• Ensure purchasing activities comply with company policies and procedures.

Required profile

• Previous buying or purchasing experience within manufacturing or engineering.
• Experience with cost analysis and budget management.
• Strong negotiation and communication abilities.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
• High attention to detail and proactive problem‑solving.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Required skills

• ERP system experience
• Microsoft Office proficiency

What we offer

• Competitive salary ranging from £40,000 to £45,000 per year.
• Permanent full‑time position within a supportive purchasing team.