Buyer/Procurement Specialist
Axon Moore
Blackburn | Up to £50,000 basic salary + Excellent Benefits | Permanent- Fully Office Based
Are you a commercially driven procurement professional looking for your next challenge within a fast-paced manufacturing environment?
We are working exclusively with an established and growing manufacturing business based in Blackburn who are looking to appoint a Buyer / Procurement Specialist to join their growing Supply Chain team.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation where procurement plays a key role in supporting operational performance, production continuity, and business growth withing an award winning business.
Working closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders, you will take ownership of procurement activity across assigned categories, ensuring materials and products are sourced effectively, suppliers are managed proactively, and commercial opportunities are identified and delivered.
Reporting into the Supply Chain Manager, this role will suit someone who enjoys a varied procurement position, combining supplier relationship management, purchasing activity, negotiation and continuous improvement.
Note: Systems/IT savvy candidates would excel in thsi role
The Role
You will be responsible for supporting and delivering effective procurement activity across the business, including:
Procurement & Supplier Management
- Managing procurement activity across assigned product and material categories
- Leading RFQs, tenders and supplier selection processes
- Building strong relationships with new and existing suppliers
- Supporting commercial negotiations to achieve cost savings, improved service and value
- Monitoring supplier performance across quality, cost and delivery
- Supporting supplier reviews and improvement initiative
Purchasing & Supply Chain Support
- Managing purchase orders from placement through to delivery
- Working closely with suppliers to confirm availability, lead times and delivery schedules
- Monitoring stock levels across raw materials, components and finished products
- Identifying and escalating potential supply risks to protect production continuity
- Working collaboratively with planning, operations and wider teams to ensure requirements are met
- Reviewing supplier spend and identifying opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement
- Supporting procurement reporting and KPI tracking
- Maintaining accurate supplier records and procurement documentation
- Resolving supplier queries, delivery issues and invoice discrepancies
- Supporting improvements to procurement processes and ways of working
We are looking for a proactive and commercially minded procurement professional who thrives in a manufacturing environment and enjoys building strong supplier partnerships.
You will ideally have:
- Previous experience within procurement, purchasing or supply chain, ideally within a manufacturing setting
- Experience managing suppliers and supporting negotiations
- Exposure to sourcing activity, RFQs, tenders or supplier reviews
- Strong understanding of purchase order management and supplier performance
- Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail
- Commercial awareness with the ability to analyse data and identify opportunities
- Experience using ERP systems alongside Microsoft Excel
- Strong communication skills with the confidence to work with internal teams and external suppliers
What’s In It For You?
This is an exciting opportunity to join a successful manufacturing business where procurement is recognised as a key contributor to operational excellence.
You will benefit from:
- Salary up to £45,000
- Annual leave 25 days plus 8 Bank holidays
- Permanent opportunity within a growing organisation
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee product discount
- Birthday day off
- Company pension scheme with employer contribution
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
Why Apply?
This role offers genuine variety and ownership, giving you the opportunity to influence supplier relationships, improve procurement processes and deliver measurable commercial value.
Whether you are an experienced Buyer looking for your next move or a Procurement Specialist ready to broaden your responsibilities, this is a great opportunity to develop your career within a successful manufacturing environment.
Location: Blackburn, free on site parking
Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum plus benefits
Hours: Monday to Friday, core office hours 9:30am to 4pm, full time hours 9:00am – 5:30pm but can be flexible with start and finish times to suit successful candidate.
Contract: Permanent- Office Based
To Apply, please send your current CV with salary expectations and notice period to (url removed) or call me for a confidential discussion on (phone number removed) (Victoria O’Connor)
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