Kenect recruitment

Buyer

23/01/2025
full-time
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Deadline date:
£35000 / year

Job Description

Job Summary
Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and strategic Buyer to join their procurement team. The ideal candidate will report directly to the Purchasing Manager, you will be responsible for purchasing raw materials and servics for two UK manufaturing sites.

Principle Tasks

  • Issue Purchase Orders using our MRP System
  • Expedite orders and work proactively to minimise supply concerns
  • Management of stocks for 2 UK production sites
  • Maintaining data within the ERP system
  • Stock management
  • Product costing & reporting

Essential Skills and Experience

  • Strong IT Skills with knowledge of Microsoft Excel data analysis
  • A minimum of 3 years Purchasing experience, ideally in the manufacturing sector
  • Excellent organisational and time management
  • Confident communicator with internal and external partners

Desirable Skills and Experience

  • Broad and demonstrable knowledge working withan ERP/MRP system
  • Strong negotiation skills for pricing, delivery, quality of products and services
  • Man management experience would be advantageous.

If you are passionate about procurement and have the skills necessary to excel as a Buyer, we encourage you to apply. Join us in driving efficiency and value within our organisation!

Kenect Recruitment Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Kenect Recruitment Ltd is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to £35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Free parking

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • No weekends

Work Location: In person

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Mk recruit

Buyer

22/01/2025
full-time
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Job Description

Salary: Competitive, based on experience

Are you an experienced Senior Buyer with a background in manufacturing? Join a dynamic and innovative business at the forefront of its industry. We are seeking a motivated and proactive individual to manage procurement processes, ensure operational goals are met, and drive continuous improvement within the purchasing function.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Procure materials in alignment with production plans and inventory strategies.
  • Lead and supervise the buying function, providing training and support to the team.
  • Develop and implement purchasing strategies alongside other departments.
  • Evaluate and negotiate with suppliers to ensure cost-effectiveness and quality.
  • Collaborate on new product introductions and supplier onboarding processes.
  • Monitor KPIs and identify opportunities for improvement to mitigate risks.

About You:

  • Degree in business or engineering (preferred) and ideally a member of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply.
  • Skilled in Microsoft Office, MRP systems, and technical buying, with the ability to read technical drawings.
  • Strong communication, negotiation, and leadership abilities.
  • Self-motivated, adaptable, and capable of thriving under pressure.

What We Offer:

  • A collaborative and supportive environment where your contributions will make a real impact.
  • Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
  • Occasional travel opportunities within the UK and internationally.

How to Apply:
If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and make a meaningful contribution, we’d love to hear from you!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Free parking
  • On-site parking

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Experience:

  • Purchasing: 2 years (preferred)

Work authorisation:

  • United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

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Mcelroy resourcing

Buyer

17/01/2025
full-time
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Deadline date:
£30000 - £35000 / year

Job Description

Buyer

Due to company growth our client a hugely successful and growing business is currently looking to recruit a Buyer to join their team. The successful candidate will join a busy procurement team ensuring all purchased goods for production are procured and delivered in line with company requirements.

The Role

· Develop, improve and build strong supplier relationships

· Expedite purchased parts as and when required to support production requirements

· Organise and scheduling delivery of parts and materials required

· Ensure all purchased goods meet required specifications

· Monitor and review supplier performance

· Track progress and manage goods sent out for rework

· Other relevant duties

Essential Criteria

· A minimum (2) years + experience in a purchasing / procurement role

· Excellent communication and negotiation skills

· The ability to work both alone and as part of a team

· Previous experience in working with a MRP system

· Willingness to learn and develop skills

What you will receive

· Full-time permanent employment

· Competitive salary

· Additional holiday entitlement

· Enrolment onto company pension scheme

· Health care package

· Early finish on a Friday

What you need to do now

This truly is a great role, if you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV or call 07591120841

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £30,000.00-£35,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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Mcelroy resourcing

Buyer

17/01/2025
full-time
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Deadline date:
£30000 - £35000 / year

Job Description

Buyer

We are currently working with an award-winning company in helping them recruit for a Buyer to join their team. The successful candidate will ensure materials, parts and components for the business are purchased in line with company requirements.

The Role

  • Negotiating prices and lead times for business requirements
  • Scheduling deliveries
  • Raising purchase orders
  • Monitoring company stock levels
  • Provide updates on any overdue / outstanding deliveries
  • Developing new supplier relationship and maintaining current supplier relationships
  • Actively work on driving down costs on purchased goods
  • Other relevant duties

Essential Criteria

  • Previous experience working within purchasing
  • Excellent negotiation and communication skills
  • Ability to problem solve
  • Confident with a positive can-do attitude
  • Previous experience working with MRP system (desirable)

What you will receive

  • Career progression
  • Competitive salary
  • Variety in your working week
  • Other employee benefits

What you need to do now

This truly is a great role, if you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV or call 07591120841

INDFIN

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £30,000.00-£35,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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Mjl contractors ltd

Buyer

13/01/2025
full-time
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Deadline date:
£25000 - £40000 / year

Job Description

Become part of the future in the Southwest

Working with MJL means you are at the forefront for groundworks and developments in the southwest region, and with a growing team of over 500 employees we are one of the biggest in the area. Our commitment to quality, safety and innovation makes us a vitally important part of the country, delivering more than just homes and infrastructure to those who need it.

Who we need

We are on the lookout for an experienced Buyer to join us at our Exeter office as we expand the existing team. As a core part of the process in procurement, our buyer will have to be able to effectively find best prices for construction products and materials, in accordance with the contract at the time. The role will involve reporting personally to the directors.

Responsibilities:

· Procurement of materials for the best possible price.

· Measure quantities of materials if required.

· Compare suppliers’ quotes & analyse prices against tender allowances.

· Research product information & alternative products.

· Liaise with MJL staff to order materials as requested via phone & email.

· Liaise with suppliers & advise site staff of delivery dates for orders.

· Update site orders where necessary to avoid invoice queries.

· File & organise emails to ensure that historic information is available as required.

· Maintain MJL stock list & aim to use materials on other sites where cost effective to do so.

· Assist the accounts department to resolve & avoid invoice queries.

The candidate:

· Should have a proven track record or experience in a previous role, ideally in the construction industry.

· Should be highly organised with extreme attention to detail.

· Have a good ability to negotiate prices.

· Have an understanding of analytics and research techniques to stay on top of market prices.

· Will be confident in reporting to the directors of MJL.

Working with MJL

The MJL Group is rapidly expanding across the entire south west, meaning there’s never been a better time to join than now. We always put our team members first, ensuring that we make everyone feel that they are growing in their personal and professional lives. Also, we offer competitive rates of pay based on experience, as well as other benefits for the right candidate.

Job Types: Permanent, Full-time

Job location: Exeter, in-person

Pay: Negotiable dependent on experience

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £25,000.00-£40,000.00 per year

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Holidays
  • Monday to Friday
  • No weekends

Experience:

  • Buyer: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Buyer

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Kingston landscape group

Buyer

09/01/2025
full-time
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Deadline date:
£35000 - £45000 / year

Job Description

KLG are looking for a Buyer working from our Egham Offices. You will be keen to build and progress on the skills you have learnt, whilst gaining experience within the Commercial landscaping industry. Skills include the ability to provide good commercial awareness and acumen, a good team player, who can communicate and collaborate with all stakeholders and colleagues. Ready for new challenges and opportunities, with excellent interpersonal skills.

Key Responsibilities:

The role will entail purchasing cost effective building materials and liaising with suppliers, ordering the correct quality and quantity to arrive on site at the right time.

You will work with the Contract Managers to develop a good working relationship with them so there can be sensible adjustments with materials and timings for the good of the business.

Experience of working on Commercial Projects for a subcontractor, ideally in the landscaping sector is desirable. You will be familiar with BOQ’s, take-offs, budgets, and schedules.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Procure materials on all live projects
  • Negotiation with suppliers to ensure KLG are receiving the best prices and service from suppliers
  • Procuring Materials and Plant Hire within budget
  • Place orders and raise Purchase Orders (PO) for all materials required using the PlanErgy application.
  • Reconcile POs against invoices received
  • Produce procurement programme and monitor budgets
  • Assist the Operational Departments with Sub-Contractor enquiries
  • Work within the Operational Departments and assist as required
  • Attend internal handover meetings
  • Feeding back information to the estimating department on current market prices
  • Monitor and agree rebates
  • Cultivate relationships with key suppliers
  • Be able to deliver cost savings and cost reduction, measure & review performance and implement continuous improvement.
  • Evaluate supplier responses, negotiate with suppliers, and place orders in line with company procedures.
  • Ensure all documentation is collated and stored in line with company policies
  • Carry out any reasonable request of a similar nature as directed by Senior Management

Abilities & Skills

  • Confidently take on the key responsibilities listed in this job role
  • Confidently read and understand BOQs, Budgets and Drawings/Specifications
  • Suitable candidates must be highly motivated & hard-working, a candidate who is keen to grow their career within the company
  • Organisational skills and time management essential for the role
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Ownership. Takes responsibility for the role, the tasks and takes pride in achievement

Job Type

Permanent, Full-time. This is not a hybrid working position

Pay

Dependant on experience

Benefits

  • Private Healthcare
  • Free Parking at Head Office
  • Birthday Vouchers
  • Company events
  • Pension Scheme
  • Cycle to Work Scheme

Schedule

  • Monday to Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £35,000.00-£45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Casual dress
  • Company events
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • On-site parking

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday
  • No weekends

Application question(s):

  • Do you have experience in buying within the construction / landscaping industry?

Experience:

  • Buyer: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 24/01/2025
Reference ID: Buyer 2025

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Distinct recruitment

Buyer

06/01/2025
full-time
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Job Description

Are you a procurement professional looking at new challenges this new year? I’m really excited to share an amazing opportunity to join a growing organisation as a Buyer, based in Derby (DE11). This role offers the chance to work in a supportive, open culture where innovation and career progression are encouraged.

Salary: Competitive, market related

What’s the role?
As a Buyer, you’ll play a vital role, contributing to contract negotiation, supplier management, and the sourcing of essential materials. You’ll be responsible for buying a mixture of direct and indirect products.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead contract negotiations to secure competitive terms.
  • Drive cost-efficiency improvements across procurement processes.
  • Monitor supplier performance to ensure compliance with high standards.
  • Source critical production spares, consumables, and indirect materials.
  • Work independently while collaborating with key stakeholders.

What they are looking for:

  • Experience in contract negotiation and procurement.
  • Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems.
  • Confidence with Excel and a keen eye for detail.
  • Proactive and self-driven personality with strong communication skills.

What’s on offer?

  • Enhanced pension, maternity benefits, and study support for CIPS.
  • Full-time role with hybrid working (4 days in the office, 1 day remote after onboarding) OR the option to work part-time 4 days a week.
  • Competitive, market related salary

If you’d like to know more about this position, just hit the apply button and I’ll be in touch. You’ll find my number on Linked In (Bethan Kirby at Distinct Recruitment). If you prefer, you could drop me a connection or message on Linked In and we can pick up on there.

Reference: 30929
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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Enhanced maternity leave
  • Work from home

Work Location: In person

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Distinct recruitment

Buyer

06/01/2025
full-time
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Deadline date:
£36000 - £37000 / year

Job Description

Are you a driven procurement professional looking for your next step in your career in 2025? I’m excited to share an opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation where you’ll play a key role in shaping procurement strategies, driving value, in a business committed to sustainability and innovation.

Location: Leciester, LE67 (Hybrid: 3 days in the office, 2 days from home)
Salary: £36k – 37k per year

What’s the role?
As a Buyer, you’ll be responsible for managing procurement across a diverse portfolio of categories, with opportunties to work on both indirect and direct spends. You’ll report to the Category Manager and collaborate with stakeholders to deliver cost savings, improve supplier performance, and build resilient supply chains.

What you’ll be doing:

  • Developing sourcing strategies.
  • Building strong supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and resolving issues.
  • Tracking and reporting on spend, cost savings, and contract compliance.
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement procurement improvements.
  • Driving sustainability and embedding responsible sourcing practices into strategies.

What we’re looking for:

  • A proven track record in procurement, with a focus on achieving cost savings and optimising supplier performance.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with confidence in presenting data-driven insights.
  • Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems and excel.
  • Strong communication, negotiation, and project management abilities.

What’s in it for you?

  • Salary: Up to £36,000
  • Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a hybrid setup with three office days and two days from home each week.
  • Professional Development: Study Support for CIPS
  • Enhanced pension and life insurance
  • Access to high street retail discounts platform

If you’d like to know more about this position, just hit the apply button and I’ll be in touch. You’ll find my number on Linked In (Bethan Kirby at Distinct Recruitment). If you prefer, you could drop me a connection or message on Linked In and we can pick up on there.

Reference: 30637
INDPSC

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £36,000.00-£37,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Employee discount
  • Life insurance
  • Work from home

Work Location: In person

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