Buyer

Job Title: Buyer Contract: Full Time, Permanent Location: Leicestershire - Onsite Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 The Procurement & Supply Chain Division at SF Partners are looking for an experienced Buyer with a background in plant machinery, equipment or tool hire to join a growing procurement function. The successful candidate will be responsible for sourcing and purchasing a range of plant, machinery, tools and associated equipment, ensuring the business has access to the right products at the right price and quality. This is a hands-on buying role suited to someone with strong supplier relationships and a good understanding of the plant and hire market. Key Responsibilities - Manage the purchasing of plant machinery, tools, equipment and related products. - Source new suppliers and identify opportunities to improve product availability and commercial value. - Negotiate pricing, terms, lead times and commercial agreements with suppliers. - Develop and maintain strong relationships with key manufacturers, distributors and suppliers. - Monitor market trends, new equipment and emerging products across the plant and tool hire sector. - Work closely with internal teams to understand purchasing requirements and ensure demand is met. - Review supplier performance, pricing and availability, taking action where improvements are required. - Support stock and inventory planning to ensure appropriate levels of equipment are available. - Obtain and analyse quotations, comparing options to achieve the best overall commercial outcome. - Maintain accurate purchasing records and ensure orders are placed and delivered in line with requirements. Experience & Skills Required - Previous experience in a Buyer or Procurement position within plant hire, tool hire, construction equipment, machinery or a related sector. - Strong knowledge of plant machinery, tools and/or equipment procurement. - Proven experience negotiating with suppliers and securing competitive commercial terms. - Established relationships within the plant, machinery, equipment or hire market would be highly advantageous. - Commercially minded with strong attention to cost, quality and availability. - Confident communicator with the ability to build effective supplier relationships. - Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple purchasing requirements simultaneously. - Good IT and Excel skills, with experience using purchasing or ERP systems. If you believe you have the right product/industry knowledge and keen to find out more, please click 'Apply Now' with a copy of your updated CV

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