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Posted 3 days ago

  • Ely, Cambridgeshire
  • Any
  • External
Buyer

Location: Ely

Hours: Monday – Friday, 08:00am – 16:30pm

Hourly Rate / Salary: £Negotiable DOE

Duration: 6 Month FTC

Looking for your next opportunity in procurement? Join a forward-thinking global manufacturer that values efficiency, innovation, and teamwork!

As a Buyer, you'll play an essential role in our client’s procurement team by managing purchase orders, maintaining inventory levels, and coordinating with suppliers.

Who are we?

We are Busy Bee Recruitment, an award-winning recruitment agency supplying both temporary and permanent staffing solutions throughout the UK to our client base spanning multiple sectors including Sales, Marketing, Industrial, Manufacturing, Engineering, IT, Accountancy, Administration & Executive Search.

Job Duties:

* Manage the Purchase Order System (MRP), maintain blanket orders, procure necessary items, and communicate purchase orders to suppliers promptly.

* Follow up on late deliveries, review inventory reports to prevent shortages, and authorise invoices for stock and packaging items.

* Optimise stock levels to balance cost and production demands, verify supplier lead times, and collaborate to correct stock discrepancies.

* Enhance supplier performance in partnership with the quality department and assist in selecting new suppliers as needed.

What we are looking for:

* Experience in a Buying / Purchasing position

* Excellent written and verbal com...