Buyer; Procurement

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)

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.

• 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 elevate 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

• Previous experience in a Buyer or Procurement role
• Experience with in 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

• £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