Buyer
| Posting date: | 27 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £34,000 to £37,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 29 March 2026 |
| Location: | BS1 6QF |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Staffline |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 107947-36959 |
Summary
Buyer
Bristol
Permanent
Up to £37,000
A proactive Buyer is required by innovative manufacturing company, based in Bristol. The successful Buyer will be responsible for managing purchasing activities, supplier relationships, inventory control, and quality coordination to ensure efficient and cost-effective supply chain operations.
Main Duties - Buyer
• Processing purchase orders and negotiating pricing, terms, and contracts with suppliers
• Monitoring market trends to support strategic buying decisions and cost reduction initiatives
• Building and maintaining strong supplier relationships
• Coordinating imports, transport logistics, and ensure timely delivery of goods
• Managing inventory levels to maintain optimal stock availability
• Liaising with production and warehouse teams to support Material Requirements Planning (MRP)
• Checking invoices and resolving invoice queries.
• Supporting with supplier approval processes.
• Managing nonconforming materials and corrective actions.
The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following: Buyer
• A background in a similar purchasing or supply chain role, ideally gained in a manufacturing or engineering or equivalent environment.
• Excellent negotiation skills.
• Highly organised with the ability to prioritise and meet project deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, ability to build and maintain business relationships with ease.
• Proficient with Microsoft office and MRP/ERP systems
What we are able to offer: Buyer
• Company bonus scheme
• Study support
• Discounts with a range of retailers
If you are already a Buyer, Assistant Buyer, Procurement Assistant, Purchasing Assistant, Procurement Specialist, you may also be suitable for this role.
Please contact Anna Hinton 01453 829521 anna.hinton@omegaresource.co.uk
Omega is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors.