Buyer

We are working with an established bespoke joinery and furniture manufacturer looking to appoint an experienced Purchaser / Project Support professional.

The role combines purchasing, supplier management and project administration, supporting both the estimating and project management teams to ensure materials and specialist components are sourced on time and within budget.

• Purchase project-specific materials, components and general stock
• Obtain competitive supplier quotations for materials and outsourced works
• Monitor project programmes to ensure materials are ordered in time for production
• Source suitable materials and components in line with specification and quality requirements
• Negotiate pricing, lead times and commercial terms with suppliers
• Develop and maintain supplier relationships
• Identify alternative suppliers to improve cost, quality or availability
• Maintain supplier, material and pricing information
• Coordinate incoming deliveries and check quantities, quality and condition
• Allocate purchasing costs against the correct projects and work orders
• Monitor stock levels and support stocktakes
• Maintain purchasing and project trackers
• Support Project Managers with material, delivery and sampling requirements
• Coordinate project samples through the workshop
• Monitor supplier delays, shortages, damaged goods and cost variations
• Maintain accurate purchasing and project records

• Minimum 5 years' purchasing experience
• Experience within joinery, furniture manufacturing, interiors or a related construction environment preferred
• Strong supplier negotiation and commercial awareness
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Comfortable managing multiple orders and project deadlines
• Strong Excel and general IT skills
• Experience using purchasing, ERP or production management software advantageous
• Confident communicating with suppliers, project teams and workshop departments

This would suit an experienced Buyer, Purchaser or Procurement Coordinator looking for a varied role within a specialist manufacturing environment.