Buyer (Procurement) - 6 Month Fixed Term Contract

Salary: £40,000 per annum
Location: Hybrid (following initial onsite training - Frome, Somerset)
Working Hours:

• Monday - Thursday: 08:30 - 17:30 (45-minute lunch)

• Friday: 08:30 - 15:45 (45-minute lunch)

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Buyer to join a fast-paced manufacturing and product development environment on a 6-month fixed-term contract.

This role will suit a commercially minded procurement professional who enjoys working within packaging, materials sourcing, and supplier management. You will play a key role in delivering cost-effective packaging solutions, supporting new product development projects, and ensuring supply chain resilience.

Following a successful onboarding and training period onsite, the role will move to a hybrid working model.

Key Responsibilities

• Source and deliver packaging solutions aligned to commercial targets

• Negotiate pricing, lead times, and supply agreements

• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships

• Identify and onboard new suppliers, ensuring risk is managed effectively

• Support new product development with accurate and detailed packaging briefs

• Ensure quotations are received within KPI timelines and meet budget requirements

• Risk assess supply chain options and escalate issues where necessary

• Track and manage samples for testing and approvals

• Maintain accurate pricing and supplier data within internal systems

• Provide regular project updates to stakeholders

• Attend supplier meetings and communicate outcomes clearly

• Ensure compliance with health & safety standards

About You

• Previous experience in a Buyer or Procurement role

• Experience within packaging or manufacturing (desirable)

• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills

• Commercially aware with a strong cost focus

• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

• Proactive, solutions-focused and able to manage multiple priorities

• Strong communicator and team player

What's on Offer

• £40,000 salary

• Hybrid working (post-training)

• Early finish on Fridays

• Opportunity to gain experience within a dynamic and commercially driven environment

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Buyer looking to make an immediate impact within a collaborative and forward-thinking team.

Apply now to be considered.