Buyer
  • England,East of England,Suffolk,Newmarket
  • Full Time, Permanent
  • £30,000 - £32,000 per annum
Job Description:
Full job descriptionBuyer
Bury St Edmunds - £30,000 - £32,000

Pure Resourcing Solutions are partnering with a well-established, international manufacturing business to recruit a Buyer into their growing procurement team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially minded procurement professional to join a well-established and growing organisation. The role offers genuine scope for development, alongside the chance to make a tangible impact on supplier performance, cost efficiency and supply continuity.

The Opportunity
Working closely with the Procurement Manager, you’ll take ownership of a portfolio of suppliers, ensuring the effective sourcing and delivery of goods and services to support operations. This is a hands-on role combining supplier management, cost control and cross-functional collaboration.

Key Responsibilities*Manage the sourcing of materials and services to meet operational requirements
*Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring reliability and service levels are met
*Lead on pricing negotiations and commercial agreements to deliver value
*Monitor supplier performance, addressing any quality or delivery issues
*Oversee purchasing activity from order placement through to delivery
*Work closely with internal teams including production, finance and customer support
*Analyse spend and market trends to identify opportunities for cost savings
*Support stock management to balance availability with working capital
*Ensure all procurement activity aligns with company policies and compliance standards
About You*Previous experience in a procurement or purchasing role (ideally within a manufacturing or regulated environment)
*Strong negotiation skills with a commercial mindset
*Confident managing supplier relationships and driving performance
*Analytical approach with the ability to interpret data and identify improvements
*Experience using ERP or MRP systems
*CIPS qualified (or working towards) would be advantageous
*Understanding of supply chain processes and best practice
Why Apply?*Opportunity to join a stable, growing organisation with international reach
*A role with real ownership and visibility across the business
*Supportive team environment with development opportunities
*Flexible approach to working hours to support work-life balance
Job number 3760862

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Company Details:
Pure Resourcing Solutions
Company size: 50–99 employees
Industry: Recruitment Consultancy
We are the professional recruitment consultancy for the East of England, specialising in accountancy, human resources, technology, marketing, professi...
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