Buyer in Hayes
Octagon Group is looking for an Buyer in Hayes
Job description
NEW BUYER ROLE IN HAYES, MIDDLESEX
Are you an experienced procurement professional looking for a new challenge in a dynamic and innovative company? Look no further! Our client based in Hayes, Middlesex is seeking a motivated Senior Buyer to support their strategic supply solutions, optimize quality, and ensure impeccable delivery to our valued customers.
Our client is a leader in cutting-edge technology, specializing in delivering high-quality solutions in the tech industry. With a commitment to excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement, they are excited to welcome a Senior Buyer to contribute to ongoing success.
Position: Buyer Reporting To: Purchasing Manager
Role and Responsibilities for the Buyer: You will have a pivotal role in managing their supply chain operations, ensuring consistent delivery of goods and materials, and implementing procurement best practices. Your responsibilities will include:
- Ensuring a continuous supply of goods and materials in alignment with company guidelines, while promptly addressing any potential supply problems.
- Collaborating with stakeholders and suppliers to understand new projects, demand, and supply initiatives, and communicating their potential impact on purchasing and production activities.
- Implementing cost-saving strategies through effective negotiation and procurement best practices.
- Identifying opportunities for operational efficiency improvements, value addition, and continuous business enhancement.
- Ensuring compliance with procurement procedures by internal customers and guiding colleagues in utilizing ERP/MRP systems for procurement and supply activities.
- Managing and developing sources of supply, including performance monitoring and optimization.
- Applying strategic decision-making techniques to formulate improvements in procurement and supply chain management.
- Staying updated on market trends and competitor strategies to anticipate potential supply and demand impacts.
Qualifications and Experience for the Buyer role:
- A-level and University degree (desirable).
- Professional qualifications such as CIPS, Institute of Supply Chain, or APICS (minimum: Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply Operations).
- Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and ERP systems (Oracle JD Edwards preferred).
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and methodical approach.
- Proven ability to drive improvements and take ownership of tasks.
- Excellent influencing skills and a team-oriented mindset.
Our client has a strong internal culture of teamwork and work-life balance. They host regular gathering and team building exercises, they value their employees and strive to create a positive, relaxed and enjoyable working environment.
Extra information
- Status
- Open
- Education Level
- Secondary School
- Location
- Hayes
- Type of Contract
- Part-time jobs
- Published at
- 09-10-2025
- Full UK/EU driving license preferred
- No
- Car Preferred
- No
- Must be eligible to work in the EU
- No
- Cover Letter Required
- No
- Languages
- English
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