Buyer

BuyerLocation: Exeter area Salary: £35,000 - £38,000 + benefitsPermanent Monday to Friday Early finish on Fridays

Butler Rose is delighted to be working with a well-established and growing manufacturing business to recruit a Buyer. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within procurement, offering clear progression pathways and exposure to a fast-paced, technically driven environment.

As Buyer, you will take responsibility for managing the procurement of materials, components, and services required to support ongoing production and future projects. The role combines commercial negotiation, supplier management, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure cost-effective and reliable supply.

You will play a key part in maintaining supply chain performance, supporting new product launches, and driving continuous improvement across the supplier base.

• Identify and onboard new suppliers, assessing capability, cost, and quality standards
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and long-term agreements to deliver best value
• Conduct cost analysis and bench marking to support savings initiatives
• Raise and manage purchase orders, ensuring timely delivery and issue resolution
• Build strong supplier relationships, monitoring performance and addressing concerns
• Collaborate with internal teams including engineering, production, and quality to align procurement activity
• Proactively identify supply chain risks and implement mitigation strategies
• Support new product introductions, ensuring suppliers meet required timelines
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, ethical sourcing, and sustainability requirements

• Previous experience in a procurement or purchasing role, ideally within manufacturing or engineering
• Commercially aware with strong negotiation skills
• Able to analyse cost data and make informed purchasing decisions
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communicator with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and procurement processes
• A proactive and solutions-focused mindset

• Experience working within highly regulated or quality-driven industries
• Knowledge of structured quality frameworks or supplier approval processes

• Salary between £35,000 - £38,000
• Early finish every Friday
• Clear progression and development opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative working environment

If you're looking to take the next step in your procurement career within a stable and forward-thinking business, we'd be keen to hear from you.

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.