Buyer / Purchasing Officer

About the company

FindCore are thrilled to be assisting an established packaging and manufacturing business with the recruitment of a Purchasing Officer.

Your tasks

This is a varied purchasing role with responsibility for sourcing materials, managing suppliers, controlling costs and ensuring products are available to support manufacturing and customer requirements.

• Purchase materials and goods in line with manufacturing and delivery requirements.
• Obtain and compare supplier quotations to secure competitive pricing.
• Monitor purchase orders and ensure deliveries are received on time.
• Maintain appropriate stock levels while supporting operational requirements.
• Source and introduce new products and suppliers.
• Negotiate pricing, commercial terms and cost-saving opportunities.
• Manage supplier relationships and maintain accurate supplier information.
• Resolve invoice, pricing and purchasing queries.
• Monitor supplier performance across cost, quality and service.
• Carry out product and supplier research to support purchasing decisions.
• Liaise with Sales, Administration and other internal teams regarding product availability and costs.
• Support quality checks and resolve supplier-related product issues.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and internal systems.

Requirements

• Previous experience within purchasing, buying or procurement.
• Manufacturing, packaging or a similar product-based environment would be highly advantageous.
• Strong supplier negotiation and commercial skills.
• Good analytical and budgeting ability.
• Confident sourcing products and comparing supplier quotations.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisation.
• Good Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint skills.
• Proactive and comfortable identifying ways to improve processes.
• CIPS Level 3 or equivalent experience would be advantageous.

What we offer

£29,000 – £33,000, depending on experience + additional benefits

What’s on Offer

• £29,000 – £33,000 salary depending on experience.
• Permanent, full-time position.
• Company pension.
• Free on-site parking.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Company events.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits.
• Opportunity to develop within an established manufacturing and packaging business.

Other

Permanent, full-time position based in Leeds.