Buyer (Supply Chain)

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Requisition ID :20180

Employment Type :Full Time

Job Category :Supply Chain

Work Location :Wednesbury UK

Potential WorkLocation :United Kingdom : England : Wednesbury

We are seeking a proactive and commercially minded Buyer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing stock levels developing strong supplier relationships and ensuring products are sourced at the best possible value. This role is key to maintaining product availability controlling costs and supporting operational performance.

Key Responsibilities

Stock Management

• Monitor stock levels to ensure optimal availability while avoiding overstock and obsolescence.
• Analyse sales trends forecasts and demand planning data to inform purchasing decisions.
• Maintain accurate data within inventory and ERP systems.
• Work closely with sales teams to support business needs and prevent stock outs.

Supplier Relations & Management

• Build and maintain strong working relationships with key suppliers.
• Negotiate pricing terms and contracts to secure competitive advantage.
• Conduct regular supplier reviews to monitor performance quality and reliability.
• Manage supplier performance issues and escalating risk where necessary.

Purchasing & Administration

• Place purchase orders accurately and in line with agreed lead times.
• Ensure timely delivery of goods and resolve any delivery or quality issues.
• Track and report on purchasing KPIs such as cost savings supplier performance and stock accuracy.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and documentation.

CrossFunctional Collaboration

• Liaise with finance logistics customer service and commercial teams to support business priorities.
• Work with the category and content teams to address changes and improvements.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in a Buyer / Purchasing role.
• Strong communication skills.
• Good analytical ability with confidence using data to make decisions.
• Experience in stock/inventory management.
• Knowledge of procurement systems (e.g. ERP).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Personal Attributes

• Self-motivated with a proactive approach.
• Strong relationship builder.
• Commercially aware with attention to detail.
• Able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Why MSC

The journey to the best version of yourself starts with us. If youre searching for an employerthat will enable you to learn grow and make a difference youve found it.

You will feel a sense of purpose and belonging as we allow our people to have a voice and the opportunity to makea genuine impact.

We have created a psychologically safe and inclusive environment wherewe treat our associates as adults and give them autonomyto make decisions takerisks and learn from mistakes.

You will be encouraged to challenge the normmakedecisions and take ownership to make changes enabling you to significantly contribute towards our business success.

Our people-centric culture will encourage you to continuously develop both professionally and personally.

From ourculture to our forward-thinking leadership youll soon realise that you have an incredible opportunity here to be your best self.

Whether your career path is vertical or squiggly wed love to watch you grow and reach your full potential with us.

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