Cogent Staffing are seeking a skilled Buyer to join our clients purchasing team, reporting directly to the Purchasing Manager. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of manufacturing processes by effectively managing supplier relationships and procurement activities. Work Details and Salary 30,000 - 32,000 Monday to Friday Full-time Office based Key Responsibilities Oversee and manage the MRPS to maintain production schedules, avoiding supply interruptions. Negotiate the best acquisition costs for components and materials while ensuring quality and delivery performance. Identify and recommend suppliers for both existing and new components to achieve cost reduction targets. Coordinate the processing and progress of quotations with recommendations. Make informed decisions using professional judgement within the parameters set by the Purchasing Manager. Hold regular review meetings with key suppliers to address delivery and quality performance. Monitor trends in critical commodity markets to aid in strategic supplier negotiations. Draft purchasing contracts for new and existing suppliers. Authorize supplier invoices and manage the order book effectively. Develop consignment stock, Kanban, and direct line feed supply agreements. Administer the Purchase Order system efficiently and cost-effectively. Achieve cost-reduction targets through tendering and negotiation. Assist with annual stock takes and resolve any variances. Travel to ..... full job details .....