Group Buyer

Group Buyer

I am currently recruiting on behalf of my prestigious client, based in Scunthorpe, for an experienced Group Buyer to join my clients team on a full-time, permanent contract.

Joining this successful and friendly team, the successful applicant will be tasked with ensuring all materials and equipment are purchased at the right time, to the correct quality and at best price in order to keep production flowing profitably.

Working across my clients two manufacturing sites (Scunthorpe and Wisbech), the successful candidate will be welcomed into a forward-thinking business, made up of brilliant teams devoted to improving processes daily.

The successful candidate will be used to procuring for a low volume, bespoke manufacturer. Key purchases are all elements of arctic and rigid tipping trailers/bodies, such as; Aluminium (extrusion and plate), Steel of all grades, tipping rams, axles, wheels + tyres, lighting kits, landing legs, etc.

This role offers a competitive salary alongside genuine opportunities for progression.

About the role:

• Establish and maintain strong relationships with all key suppliers


• Agree and deliver annual cost saving and development plans


• Identify, appoint and develop alternative suppliers to address supply chain risk, cost/profitability or performance challenges


• Ensure sufficient inventory levels are maintained to maximise product availability whilst ensuring stock levels are managed on a ‘just in time’ basis, facilitating efficient manufacturing, and enabling production targets to be achieved


• Purchasing all materials, including consumables and other day to day requirements for the production sites


• Ensuring all materials purchased conform to necessary standards


• Expediting the on-time delivery of all orders placed to ensure business operational efficiency is maintained


• Demonstrating best value is being achieved by obtaining multiple quotes or considering order size, account for cost vs quality


• Utilising inventory management system (RTDMS) to ensure materials are purchased in the correct quantities, at the correct time. Keeping the system updated with supplier lead times


• Working closely with design and sales teams to research alternative materials, new markets, products, and manufacturing processes


• Key business contact, willing and able to relay back to suppliers and quality or delivery shortfalls and negotiate a resolution


• Collating and feeding back to senior management information on pricing, market trends etc

Hours and Pay:

• Monday to Friday


• Salary up to £35,000 - dependent on experience


• Performance bonuses - OTE around £45,000


• 1 day hybrid working offered after successful induction period

About you:

• Due to locations; transport is essential for this role


• Previous Purchasing/Group Buying experience is essential


• ERP experience is desired


• Experience in manufacturing; ideally Aluminium purchasing is desired


• Excellent Customer Service levels


• Self-motivated attitude


• Ability to develop and maintain relationships


• Confident and hard-working attitude


• Experience in using Microsoft Office Word and Excel


• Strong written and verbal communication


• Ability to multi-task


• Self-motivated and punctual