Buyer Northampton - NN4 £35,000 - 45,000 Permanent, office-based Full-time, Monday to Friday (37.5 hours) Do you have purchasing experience with manufacturing or engineering? Are you used to sourcing & negotiating with overseas suppliers & vendors? Would you like to be pivotal in developing process' and manage your own purchasing projects? If this sounds like you, we'd like to hear from you ASAP. This role is working for a £10m turnover business who are expanding each year. As the sole buyer you will be responsible for sourcing new suppliers, negotiating new & better contracts and ensuring the lead times are met. Key Responsibilities for the Buyer include: Develop and maintain relationships with UK and overseas suppliers to secure favourable terms, ensuring quality, cost-effectiveness, and reliability. Efficiently manage stock levels to balance inventory costs and avoid shortages. Source and procure components for new product BOMs, working closely with product development teams to support timely launches. Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts with suppliers and shipping agents to maximise value and drive business objectives. Analyse market trends and supplier performance for ongoing improvements in procurement strategy. Skills and Experience required for the Buyer role include: Proven experience within a buyer role, with expertise in managing national/international suppliers. Experience in sourcing components for new product Strong negotiation skills with the ability to secure favourable terms and manage supplier relationships effectively and continuously review Excellent stock management skills, focused on minimising costs and ensuring timely supply. Analytical and strategic thinker with a proactive, problem-solving approach. Strong communication skills and a collaborative team player. Please note, due to the high volumes of applications we receive daily, should you not be contacted within 72 hours, your application is unsuccessful. Thank you. Impact Recruitment is an employment business working on behalf of our client. All responses will be managed in accordance with GDPR.