Buyer
£40,000 to £42,000
Crawley | Hybrid Working | Permanent
Are you an experienced Buyer who thrives on sourcing high quality suppliers and improving supply chain performance? Our client, a growing and forward thinking organisation based in Crawley, is looking for a confident Buyer to join their team in a strategic, performance driven role.
This position is ideal for someone who enjoys autonomy, ownership, and the chance to directly influence supplier standards and long term value.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify, source, and assess new suppliers to support business growth and ensure competitive advantage
- Perform regular supplier performance reviews, tracking KPIs such as delivery accuracy, quality, cost, and responsiveness
- Take accountability for supplier performance, driving continuous improvement and corrective actions
- Lead contract and pricing negotiations to secure favourable terms
- Build strong, long‑term relationships with both new and existing suppliers
- Work cross‑functionally with operations, quality, and planning teams to ensure supply continuity and risk mitigation
- Analyse supplier data and market trends to inform strategic decisions
- Ensure compliance with procurement policies and maintain accurate supplier documentation
Skills & Experience
- Proven experience as a Buyer with a strong supplier management focus
- Confident evaluating supplier capability and performance
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship‑building skills
- Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and drive improvement
- Strong organisational skills and a proactive, accountable approach
- ERP/MRP experience desirable
What's on Offer
- £40,000 - £42,000 depending on experience
- Hybrid working
- Supportive team
- Additional company benefits
Office Angels are an equal opportunity employer and are acting as a recruitment agency for this vacancy.
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