Job Title: Buyer (Manufacturing) | 9 Month Contract
Location: Poole & Bournemouth | Hybrid (3 days onsite, 2 WFH after onboarding)
Rate: Up to -20 per hour DOE

A well-established manufacturing organisation is seeking a proactive Buyer to join its Procurement team on a 9-month contract. This role plays a key part in supporting manufacturing operations through effective supplier management, order control, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery
• Manage open orders and chase suppliers when needed
• Raise purchase orders from requisitions
• Look for cost-saving opportunities
• Process returns for rejected goods
• Handle shortages by finding alternatives or working with engineering
• Help resolve goods-in discrepancies
• Support the wider procurement team with daily tasks
• Work with internal teams across the business
• Help resolve invoice and payment issues
• Support ongoing process improvements

• Self-motivated with a flexible, hands-on approach
• Strong negotiation and communication skills
• Ability to prioritise and manage a varied workload
• Solid understanding of purchasing principles and commercial awareness
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Numerate with good IT skills, including intermediate Microsoft Excel
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work within a team environment
• Previous experience in a procurement or buying role
• Experience within a complex manufacturing environment
• Familiarity with SAP systems
• Immediate or short-notice availability preferred

Apply today to find out more!

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