Full job descriptionBuyer | Normanton | £35,000 – £40,000 + Hybrid Working
Elevation Recruitment Group is proud to be partnering with a well-established wholesale business based in Normanton in their search for an experienced Buyer to join their procurement function.
This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially-minded buying professional to join a business that offers genuine progression, autonomy, and the flexibility of hybrid working, in a role where your decisions will have a direct impact on stock availability, supplier performance, and overall profitability.
The Role
As Buyer, you will take ownership of a defined product category, managing supplier relationships end to end while ensuring stock levels, pricing, and lead times are optimised across the business.
Key responsibilities include:
*Managing the full purchasing cycle for your category, from forecasting demand through to placing and tracking purchase orders
*Building and maintaining strong relationships with existing suppliers, while identifying and onboarding new ones where appropriate
*Negotiating pricing, terms, and contracts to drive cost efficiencies and protect margin
*Monitoring stock levels and working closely with warehouse and sales teams to avoid stockouts or excess inventory
*Analysing sales trends and market conditions to inform purchasing decisions
*Resolving supplier queries, including quality issues, delivery delays, and invoice discrepancies
*Reporting on category performance, cost savings, and supplier KPIs to senior management
About You
*Proven experience as a Buyer, Purchasing Officer, or similar role, ideally within a wholesale, distribution, or FMCG environment
*Strong negotiation skills with a track record of delivering cost savings
*Confident using purchasing or ERP systems, with strong Excel skills
*Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple suppliers and categories simultaneously
*Excellent communication skills, both with suppliers and internal stakeholders
*A proactive, analytical approach to problem-solving
What’s on Offer
*Salary of £35,000 – £40,000, dependent on experience
*Hybrid working pattern
*A stable, growing business with genuine opportunities for career development
*A collaborative team environment with real autonomy in your category
If you’re an experienced Buyer looking for your next challenge within a supportive and forward-thinking wholesale business, we’d love to hear from you.