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 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
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.
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