Buyer - Reed : Job Details

• Annual Salary: £35k - £40k
• Location: Thetford
• Job Type: Full-time

Join an established business in the health & beauty sector, as a Buyer within their Procurement Team. This role offers the opportunity to provide buying expertise, manage categories effectively, and support sourcing within the company. You will play a crucial role in building relationships with suppliers to optimise price, availability, and quality of products.

• Support the Buying Team in developing and executing effective procurement strategies.
• Build and manage relationships with suppliers to ensure optimal terms and conditions.
• Negotiate, place, and expedite orders with suppliers, ensuring timely delivery of materials for production.
• Collaborate with various internal and external stakeholders to maintain the availability and timeliness of materials.
• Participate actively in cross-functional teams to drive continuous process and procedural improvements.
• Monitor order prices against standards with the objective of reducing costs.
• Generate reports to provide visibility on category performance and support decision-making processes.

• Proven buying experience within a manufacturing environment, ideally with a background in Components, Chemicals, or the health & beauty industry.
• Strong negotiation skills, including the ability to negotiate prices and terms effectively.
• Proficiency in IT, particularly Excel.
• GCSE level (or equivalent) in Maths and English.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong communication skills, capable of engaging with all levels of the business.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Self-motivated and driven, with the ability to work well under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• A proactive team player with a positive attitude, honesty, and hardworking nature.
• Ability to work independently and make logical decisions within the role’s scope.
• Capability to follow procedures and instructions while also challenging and improving existing processes.

• Competitive salary
• Opportunities for personal and professional development in a dynamic industry.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.
• 30 days holiday including bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Access to industry events and product launches.

To apply for this Buyer position, please submit your CV to or APPLY online.