Buyer

Buyer | Lincoln | Full Time | £36,000-£42,000 per annum

Our client is a fast-growing importer and distributor of premium cabinet hardware, serving the KBB industry. Working with suppliers across APAC and Europe, they operate across two established brands with a broad and growing product portfolio.

The Role

They are seeking an experienced Buyer to sit at the heart of their day-to-day purchasing activity.

You will be the operational engine of the purchasing team - managing supplier relationships, placing and progressing orders, supporting vendor quotation processes, and working closely with the Head of Procurement.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage the end-to-end purchase order process across APAC and European suppliers, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and appropriate documentation
• Coordinate with the warehouse and operations team on inbound shipment planning and stock arrival
• Manage inbound carriage arrangements and liaise with freight forwarders as required
• Maintain accurate purchasing records within the ERP system
• Act as the primary day-to-day contact for a defined set of suppliers, managing routine commercial and operational dialogue
• Support the supplier performance review process, providing data and correspondence as required
• Provide direction and task oversight to the Purchasing Assistant, ensuring workload is well-managed and priorities are clear
• Contribute to system and process improvement initiatives as directed by the Head of Procurement

Requirements

Essential

• Has solid buying or purchasing experience in a product-based, import-led business - KBB, furniture, or hardware experience is a strong advantage
• Confident managing supplier relationships across APAC and/or European supply chains
• Organised and methodical - able to manage multiple supplier relationships and open orders simultaneously without losing oversight
• Has good commercial instincts and is comfortable working with pricing, MOQs, and vendor quotation processes
• Communicates clearly with both suppliers and internal teams
• Proficient with ERP or purchasing management systems and comfortable with Excel
• A team player who can also take direction from multiple stakeholders without losing focus

Desirable

• KBB, furniture, or hardware experience

What’s In It For You

• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Company profit share scheme after meeting eligibility requirements
• A central, varied role in a fast-growing and ambitious business
• The opportunity to work across two distinct brands with a broad and growing product portfolio

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