Buyer
About Grangers International
Grangers International is a leading manufacturer \& distributor of premium outdoor clothing care, footwear care \& waterproofing products. With a strong heritage of innovation \& sustainability, we supply customers worldwide \& continue to invest in the development of our products, people \& processes. We are seeking an experienced \& proactive Buyer to join our Supply Chain team. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual to play a key role in ensuring the efficient procurement of materials, components \& finished goods to support our manufacturing/customer requirements.
The Role
Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, you will be responsible for managing supplier relationships, maintaining stock availability, supporting production requirements \& ensuring the smooth operation of purchasing activities across the business.
The successful candidate will work closely with suppliers, logistics, production, quality \& all other departments to ensure materials are delivered on time, inventory levels are optimised \& supply chain challenges are resolved effectively.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage supplier relationships and performance to ensure material and product requirements are consistently achieved.
- Review MRP recommendations and take appropriate action to maintain optimal stock levels and meet forecasted demand.
- Raise, manage, and monitor purchase orders from creation through to delivery.
- Expedite overdue orders and communicate delivery updates to relevant stakeholders.
- Coordinate import shipments from overseas suppliers.
- Schedule and adjust deliveries in line with production requirements, expediting or delaying shipments where necessary.
- Support the setup and maintenance of products, Bills of Materials (BOMs), supplier records, and system data.
- Maintain supplier pricing and purchasing information within the ERP system.
- Support supplier sourcing and onboarding activities where required.
- Work closely with the Quality team to ensure supplier quality standards are achieved.
- Build strong relationships across all departments to support business objectives and resolve supply chain challenges.
- Proactively identify opportunities for process improvements and cost efficiencies.
- Communicate effectively with suppliers and colleagues at all levels of the organisation.
The ideal candidate will have experience within a manufacturing purchasing environment and possess strong organisational, analytical, and communication skills.
Essential Requirements
- Previous experience in a Purchasing, Procurement, Buyer, or Supply Chain role.
- Experience working within an MRP/ERP\-driven manufacturing environment.
- Strong understanding of purchasing and supply chain processes.
- Excellent Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
- Strong communication and relationship\-building abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
- Proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement.
- Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
- Experience managing overseas suppliers and imports.
- Experience with Bills of Materials (BOMs).
- Experience in a high\-volume manufacturing environment.
- Knowledge of ERP systems.
- Competitive, negotiable dependent on experience
- Company pension
- Life insurance
- On\-site parking
- Monday to Friday
- Full\-time
- On\-site role based in Chesterfield
You'll become part of a successful \& growing manufacturing business where your contribution directly impacts operational performance. We offer a collaborative working environment, opportunities for development \& the chance to help shape \& improve our supply chain operations. If you are an organised, driven \& commercially aware purchasing professional looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.
Job Types: Permanent, Full\-time
Pay: From £30,000\.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Life insurance
- On\-site parking
- Purchasing: 1 year (preferred)
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