Buyer (Procurement)
15 days ago
Frome
Buyer (Procurement) - 6 Month Fixed Term Contract Salary: £40,000 per annum Location: Hybrid (following initial onsite training - Frome, Somerset) Working Hours: Monday - Thursday: 08:30 - 17:30 (45-minute lunch) Friday: 08:30 - 15:45 (45-minute lunch) The Opportunity An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Buyer to join a fast-paced manufacturing and product development environment on a 6-month fixed-term contract. This role will suit a commercially minded procurement professional who enjoys working within packaging, materials sourcing, and supplier management. You will play a key role in delivering cost-effective packaging solutions, supporting new product development projects, and ensuring supply chain resilience. Following a successful onboarding and training period onsite, the role will move to a hybrid working model. Key Responsibilities Source and deliver packaging solutions aligned to commercial targets Negotiate pricing, lead times, and supply agreements Build and maintain strong supplier relationships Identify and onboard new suppliers, ensuring risk is managed effectively Support new product development with accurate and detailed packaging briefs Ensure quotations are received within KPI timelines and meet budget requirements Risk assess supply chain options and escalate issues where necessary Track and manage samples for testing and approvals Maintain accurate pricing and supplier data within internal systems Provide regular project updates to stakeholders Attend supplier meetings and communicate outcomes clearly Ensure compliance with health & safety standards About You Previous experience in a Buyer or Procurement role Experience within packaging or manufacturing (desirable) Strong negotiation and supplier management skills Commercially aware with a strong cost focus Highly organised with excellent attention to detail Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) Proactive, solutions-focused and able to manage multiple priorities Strong communicator and team player What's on Offer £40,000 salary Hybrid working (post-training) Early finish on Fridays Opportunity to gain experience within a dynamic and commercially driven environment This is a fantastic opportunity for a Buyer looking to make an immediate impact within a collaborative and forward-thinking team. Apply now to be considered