Posted 21 July, 2026
Buyer
Reed
Pulborough, ENG, GB
Full Time
Job Description
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- Salary: Up to c. £38,000 + benefits \n
- Location: West Sussex (Pulborough area) \n
- Job Type: Full-time \n
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a commercially minded and proactive Buyer to join a growing organisation. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys problem-solving, building supplier relationships, and identifying opportunities within a global marketplace.
\nKey Responsibilities
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- Source and procure components to support stock levels and customer demand \n
- Research markets to identify purchasing opportunities and alternative suppliers \n
- Obtain and assess quotations, negotiating competitive pricing and terms \n
- Monitor stock levels, demand trends, and market activity \n
- Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers \n
- Track purchase orders to ensure on-time delivery \n
- Maintain accurate supplier records and documentation \n
- Update internal systems with pricing, quotations, and market insights \n
- Work closely with internal teams to support business needs and maximise profitability \n
- Analyse purchasing data to improve sourcing strategies and supplier performance \n
Skills & Experience
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- Strong commercial awareness, ideally within procurement or supply chain \n
- Confident communicator with strong relationship-building skills \n
- Proactive and solutions-focused approach \n
- Good negotiation skills \n
- Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities \n
- Strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word) \n
- Experience using ERP or inventory systems \n
- Ability to analyse data, trends, and pricing \n
