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Senior Buyer - Cumbria

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Butler Rose Procurement & Supply Chain is delighted to be supporting an established and highly regarded manufacturing business with the appointment of a Senior Buyer.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced procurement professional to join a well-established organisation where you will play an important role in managing supplier relationships, delivering commercial value and ensuring the effective procurement of goods and services across the business.

The client is a leading global manufacturer of highly specialised films, supplying a range of international markets and operating within a technically advanced manufacturing environment.

The Role

Reporting into the Planning & Procurement Manager, you will take responsibility for a broad range of procurement activities, ensuring goods and services are sourced competitively, efficiently and in line with business requirements.

You will work closely with internal stakeholders and external suppliers, balancing commercial objectives with quality, service, compliance and operational requirements.

Key ResponsibilitiesManage procurement activity across a varied portfolio of goods and services, ensuring competitive commercial outcomes and strong overall value.Lead supplier negotiations, considering the wider cost implications of purchasing decisions rather than simply focusing on initial price.Develop and maintain effective working relationships with existing and prospective suppliers.Source products and services from suitably approved suppliers, ensuring requirements around quality, specification, quantity, cost and delivery are consistently achieved.Monitor supplier performance and work collaboratively to resolve any issues relating to quality, pricing, delivery or service.Take ownership of the purchase order process, ensuring orders are accurately raised, acknowledged and maintained within the procurement system.Investigate and resolve purchasing discrepancies, including pricing, delivery and invoice-related issues.Ensure procurement activity complies with relevant legislation, company policies and internal controls.Support the organisation's quality and accreditation requirements, including adherence to relevant ISO and BRC standards.Work closely with internal departments to understand requirements and ensure procurement activity supports operational priorities.Assist with monthly procurement reporting, providing visibility of commercial opportunities, risks, supplier performance and areas requiring attention.Identify opportunities to improve procurement processes, supplier arrangements and overall value delivered to the business.Maintain accurate procurement records and ensure systems and documentation remain up to date.About You

We're looking for a commercially minded procurement professional who is confident dealing with suppliers, negotiating effectively and managing multiple priorities within a busy manufacturing environment.

You will ideally have:

Previous experience within a Buyer, Senior Buyer or Procurement position.Strong supplier negotiation and relationship management skills.Experience procuring a broad range of goods and/or services.Excellent commercial awareness, with the ability to assess total cost and value.Strong attention to detail and numerical ability.Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.The ability to organise your workload effectively and work to demanding deadlines.Strong Microsoft Excel skills.Experience using SAP or a similar ERP/procurement system would be advantageous.CIPS qualification, or a willingness to work towards CIPS, would be highly desirable.Previous experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment would be beneficial.What's on Offer?

In addition to a competitive salary, the successful candidate will receive an attractive benefits package, including:

25 days' annual leave plus bank holidaysEmployer pension contribution matched up to 9%Hybrid 1 day per weekSalary DOEIncome protectionDeath in service benefit of four times salaryHealthcare cash planEmployee discount platformCycle to Work SchemeDiscounted local gym membershipCompany sick payOn-site parkingCanteen facilitiesHealth and wellbeing benefitsInterested?

This is an exclusive opportunity managed by Butler Rose Procurement & Supply Chain.

If you're an experienced Buyer or Procurement professional looking for your next opportunity within a well-established manufacturing environment, we'd be keen to hear from you.

Apply today for a confidential conversation with the Butler Rose Procurement & Supply Chain team.

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Butler Rose Procurement & Supply Chain are recruiting for a Buyer to join a growing international manufacturing business based in the Preston area.

Supplying customers across a range of commercial and industrial markets, this business has a strong reputation within their field and are going through a period of incredible growth, making it a very exciting time to join their team!

Joining their existing Purchasing & Supply Chain team, as a Buyer you will be responsible for planning, procurement and buying to ensure materials are available to support production schedules and customer demand.

On an average day in the role as Buyer, you'll be responsible for …

Planning material requirements in line with production forecasts and customers orders, raising and managing purchase order to ensure materials are delivered on schedule.Monitoring inventory levels and optimising stock holdings to balance availability and cost.Developing and maintaining strong supplier relationships to negotiate pricing, delivery schedules and supply agreements; monitoring supplier performance and resolving delivery or quality issues.

The ideal candidate will have had previous experience within a similar role. This position would suit someone who would describe themselves as having …

Excellent organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills.Strong communication and negotiation abilities.Experience with MRP / ERP systems and the Microsoft Office Suite.Their CIPS qualification (or working towards) although this is desirable, but not essential!

Offering a competitive salary of £36,000 - £40,000 per annum you'll further benefit from 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), the option to carry over holidays, company pension scheme, career progression, training and annual merits. Working hours are Monday to Friday.

Please note, applicants will need to drive and have access to their own vehicle.

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Category Buyer

Exeter Area

Butler Rose is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a well-established business based in the Exeter area. We are seeking a commercially minded Category Buyer to join their procurement team and play a key role in managing supplier relationships, driving cost reductions, and ensuring an efficient and reliable supply chain.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced buyer looking to develop their career within a fast-paced environment where they can make a tangible impact on business performance.

The Role

Reporting into the Procurement Manager, you will take responsibility for managing a range of product categories, ensuring supplier performance, cost competitiveness, and product availability. You'll work closely with stakeholders across the business to support sourcing activities, new product introductions, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key responsibilities include:

Managing and developing relationships with existing suppliersIdentifying and delivering cost-saving opportunities across assigned categoriesRunning RFQs and leading sourcing activities to support business requirementsNegotiating pricing, terms, and long-term supply agreementsMonitoring supplier performance across cost, quality, delivery, and service levelsSupporting new product introductions and product life cycle management activitiesWorking collaboratively with internal stakeholders to ensure supply continuityManaging procurement projects and contributing to category strategiesIdentifying and mitigating supply chain risksAnalysing market trends and supplier performance data to support decision-making

About You

The successful candidate will have:

Previous purchasing, buying or procurement experience within a distribution, manufacturing or engineering environmentStrong supplier negotiation and relationship management skillsExperience managing cost reduction and sourcing projectsGood commercial awareness and analytical abilityStrong communication and stakeholder management skillsProficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly ExcelExperience using ERP/MRP systems (SAP experience would be advantageous)The ability to work independently whilst managing multiple prioritiesProject or continuous improvement experience would be beneficial

What's on Offer?

Great salary - please contact for details 25 days paid annual leave + bank holidaysHybrid working - 2 days WFHAnnual bonusCompany Pension Plan (Salary Sacrifice)Life assurance coverEnhanced maternity and paternity pay24/7 Virtual GPCritical Illness Health Insurance Plan

If you're an experienced Buyer looking for your next challenge in the Exeter area, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today through Butler Rose for a confidential discussion

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Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
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Procurement Specialist (3-6 Months) - Potential to Go Permanent
Location: Honiton
Pay Rate: £17.95 per hour
Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week

Butler Rose are currently recruiting for an experienced Procurement Specialist on behalf of a growing business based in Honiton. This is a full-time temporary position for an initial 3-6 months, with the strong potential to become permanent for the right individual.

This role will suit a hands-on purchasing professional who enjoys supplier interaction, stock control, and working closely with internal stakeholders across product development, manufacturing, distribution, and customer support.

The Role

Reporting into the Purchasing Manager, you will be responsible for managing purchasing activity across a diverse supplier base. You will play a key part in supplier management, stock control, and ensuring continuity of supply while maintaining quality, cost, and delivery standards.

Key Responsibilities

Supplier Management

Manage and develop relationships with a portfolio of suppliersEnsure products are delivered on time, to the required quality and at competitive costSupport supplier selection, onboarding and compliance processesAssist with negotiations and commercial discussionsWork closely with product development teams to support new product introductionProduce reports and analysis on spend, cost savings, KPIs and supplier performance

Stock & Supply Management

Maintain and update inventory and purchasing recordsMonitor stock levels to ensure customer demand is metForecast stock requirements and monitor stock value, including aged or obsolete itemsAct as an escalation point for supply-related issuesCoordinate with manufacturing, warehouse and distribution teamsSource alternative suppliers where required to mitigate supply risk

About You

Previous experience in a procurement roleComfortable managing supplier relationships and contributing to negotiationsExperience using MRP and/or ERP systemsStrong Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables and data analysisExcellent communication and stakeholder management skillsWell organised, analytical and able to work cross-functionally

What's on Offer

£17.95 per hourFull-time hours, Monday to Friday3-6 month temporary assignment with potential to become permanentOpportunity to join a stable, growing business with a collaborative culture

If you're an experienced Purchaser available at short notice and looking for a role with longer-term potential, Butler Rose would be keen to hear from you.

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