Buyer

Buyer - Waterlooville

Location: Waterlooville

We have an exciting opportunity for a Field Service Engineer to join our team covering locations such as Coventry, Yorkshire, Manchester, Newcastle and surrounding areas.

Founded in 2001 with a unique philosophy of employee ownership, our company has grown from a greenfield start-up to become one of the leading businesses in our sector. We are proud to have received several industry awards, including:

Top 50 Fastest Growing Companies in the Midlands
Sunday Times Track 100 Fastest Profit Growth in the UK
Packaging Company of the Year (2023)

Our success is driven by continuous investment in our people, technology, and innovation - with a turnover of £169m in 2024.

The role of Buyer:

We are seeking a dynamic and commercially astute individual who thrives in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment. This role is well-suited to someone at the early stages of their career who is driven, ambitious, and possesses a strong commercial mindset. Ideally, the candidate will have a foundational understanding of distribution, purchasing, and supply chain operations.

Key Responsibilties:

The role will specifically cover the following areas:

Managing stock levels
Keeping track of and expediting purchase orders
Placing orders, and day to day dealing with suppliers
Processing enquires to exacting customer requirements in conjunction with account managers
Supporting the internal team with effective account management

Key Skills and Essential Experience:

Have experience within a commercial or purchasing environment
Be highly motivated
Have excellent communication skills
Possess commercial awareness and entrepreneurial flair
Have experience of distribution/purchasing/supply chains/imports

What you will get:

Excellent competitive salary, including a generous bonus scheme
A good work/life balance. 8:00am to 5:00pm Monday to Friday
Holidays 22 days per year rising by 1 each year to 25, including an option to buy or sell a maximum of 3 days, plus statutory holidays.
After 6 months:
- Life insurance
- Company pension scheme
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Optional private healthcare scheme
The option to become a shareholder in the business after 6 months employment