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Job Title: Buyer Location: Witney, Oxfordshire Salary: Competitive Job Type: Permanent, Full time Meech International has an exciting opportunity available for a Buyer to join our growing team based in Witney, Oxfordshire. This is a permanent role with a competitive rate of pay plus generous benefits which makes Meech a great place to work! We are looking for someone who wants to embark on their next challenge and be a part of our story. Key benefits we offer our Buyer: A competitive salaryDiscretionary profit share bonus25 - 30 days holiday (based on length of service) + bank holidaysHealth insurance, Pension scheme, Life assurance.£100 social club allowance to join in on activitiesCareer development opportunities, training and learning resourcesMental, financial and physical wellbeing support resourcesFree on-site parkingPlus, many more benefits! Summary of Main Responsibilities of our Buyer: To ensure availability of all production items, provide support to the R&D function and to become a key member of the supply team, supporting the tactical and operational objectives by: Developing and maintaining a thorough working knowledge of Meech productsTaking responsibility for sourcing, purchasing and the delivery of materials and componentsInvolvement in the weekly running of the MPS/MRP from Microsoft Dynamics Navision (NAV)Placing of Purchase Orders - maintaining accurate inbound delivery dates on Microsoft Dynamics Navision (NAV) and liaising with Production, Customer Service and Goods-in warehouseControl of free issue items to suppliers for subcontractEnsuring consistent regulatory compliance, Quality, OTIF and cost performanceEnsuring the MRP/ERP system reflects current trading conditions such as lead-time, ordering quantities and price (minimum order quantities/minimum stock holding) Skills, knowledge and experience required by our Buyer: Proven experience as a buyer within a manufacturing environment; preferably with knowledge of subcontract and direct procurement of fabricated metal, bespoke manufactured parts, including metal and plastic machined componentsDemonstratable experience of delivering cost savingsExcellent understanding of the end-to-end procurement process, Risk management, Environmental Social Governance, Supplier Relationship Management & NegotiationAbility to understand and extract technical information from drawings and specificationsNumerate, analytical and commercially awareA competent user of Microsoft Excel (pivot tables etc)Strong MRP/ERP experience, ideally Microsoft Dynamics Navision (NAV)Excellent organisational skills, high degree of accuracy, attention to detail and forward thinking.A CIPS qualification would be preferable but not essential. Who are we? Our mission is to design and manufacture the best and most innovative Static Control and Surface Cleaning equipment to optimise our customers' productivity. Founded in 1907, for over a century we have been engineering and manufacturing products in the UK that are used worldwide. We have a constant focus on improvement and we collaborate with our global offices and distributors, who in turn work closely with their local markets, to achieve all our goals. What we do: We have four separate divisions: Static Control, Web Cleaning, Compressed Air Technology and Surface Cleaning Systems. Each division is interconnected through applications in various sectors. We work in a large number of diverse industries all over the world, including pharmaceutical, food & beverage and the emerging EV Battery market, where we are at the forefront of development in specialist contamination removal and static control. If you have the skills and experience to become our Buyer, please apply now. We'd love to hear from you. Please see our Data Privacy Notice - Recruitment & Selection on our website for more information about how we process your data when you apply. Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Purchasing, Procurement, Back Orders, Manufacturing Buyer, Stock & Inventory Control, Supply Chain, Procurement Specialist, Purchasing Manager, Category Manager, Sourcing Manager, may also be considered.

Quest Search & Selection are proud to partner with a multi-site, B2C consumer business. The role of buyer you will support the development, sourcing, and delivery of commercially successful range. To ensures ranges that are created and executed in line with brand vision and strategic goals. Duties & Responsibilities for this Buyer: Develop and deliver a commercially balanced product range, aligned with company margin targets.Lead regular cross-functional product reviews, ensuring consistency in trends, aesthetics, and colour palettes across departments.Manages a structured and timely product sign-off process, aligned with the critical path and planning cycles.Owns the critical path, ensuring all deadlines are met; proactively identifies issues and implements effective action plans.Conducts in-depth sales analysis to identify top-performing products, enabling data-driven decisions and informed recommendations for future buys and product development.Source, select, and negotiate with suppliers to secure the best products, pricing, and contractual terms, leveraging supplier expertise to enhance the range and internal knowledge.Collaborate across departments to support the successful launch of new products, seasonal collections, and wider company initiatives.Partners closely with the merchandising team to monitor and optimise trading performance, ensuring stock turn, margin, and profitability targets are achieved. To be successful in this Buyer: Ideally having experience as a Buyer within fashion sector.Experienced in negotiating with suppliers to secure the best value, cost prices, and lead times.Demonstrated success in developing and trading highly commercial fashion ranges that surpass sales and profit targets.In-depth knowledge of fabrics, garment construction, and the entire buying process, with a keen eye for print design.Passionate about trends and skilled at driving innovation and newness in a fast-paced environment. The benefits of this Buyer: 22 days Holidays.Contributory pension.Free car park.Discount across the group.Training & development opportunities. If this opportunity sounds like you and you feel you have the experience and skill and want to be part of a growing and innovative company, then please apply quoting the reference no.JO-2504-115083 We request that candidates send their CV as a Microsoft Word document where possible. Quest Search and Selection is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Your new companyGlobal Manufacturer looking for a Category Buyer to expand their team!Your new role Assisting in developing procurement category strategies and monitoring progressMarket research analysis, supplier evaluation, negotiations and relationship managementEnsuring procurement activities adhere to compliance and regulatory requirementsWorking closely and collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders What you'll need to succeed At least 3 years Purchasing experience with knowledge of category management within Industrial Manufacturing sectorsExperience with ERP systems and some understanding of technical drawingsProactive with strong communication and relationship building skillsAbility to assist in supplier negotiation and agreements What you'll get in return Fast-paced work environment, relaxed and open company cultureHybrid work system - 3 days onsite a weekStrong career progression opportunitiesSalary up to £40,000 + Bonus & Benefits What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, please EMAIL your updated CV with your current salary, desired salary, notice period and post code.**All candidates must have a Right to Work in U.K. Sponsorship is not available.If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position in the South Coast, please contact me for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk