Description
As a Buyer at TEKEVER, you will take ownership of purchasing materials and services, working closely with suppliers and internal teams to ensure production requirements are met.
You will focus on achieving the best possible cost, quality, and delivery performance, while identifying opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement.
This buyer role would suit someone with knowledge and experience of procurement processes, although candidates from related supply chain or engineering backgrounds are also welcome.
Responsibilities:
- Create, manage, and expedite open orders to meet business and production schedules.
- Own and develop supplier relationships, monitor performance, and resolve supply or delivery issues.
- Source and issue requests for quotation, negotiating price, lead time, and terms to secure best value.
- Conduct due diligence on new and existing suppliers.
- Maintain accurate purchasing records and ensure procurement processes are followed.
- Work closely with other departments, including accounts payable, inventory, and warehousing/logistics.
- Identify opportunities to improve cost, quality, and delivery performance.
Profile and requirements:
- Experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain.
- Previous experience of ERP/MRP systems.
- An understanding of supply chain risk.
- The ability to manage multiple priorities in a busy environment.
- A practical, problem-solving mindset.
What we have to offer you:
At TEKEVER, we offer a comprehensive package designed to reward, support, and develop our people. This includes a highly competitive salary with a discretionary annual bonus and a company pension contribution match of up to 10%. To support your wellbeing, we provide 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, Private Medical Insurance (with optional family cover), Private Dental care, and an Employee Assistance Programme.
We are deeply committed to investing in future talent; our scale allows us to provide clear career development opportunities and dedicated initiatives to boost your skill sets, ensuring you remain future-ready for the evolving workplace. Furthermore, our team enjoys a flexible hybrid working model, typically three days a week at our core UK sites like Bristol, and access to a bespoke rewards platform featuring a variety of high street discounts and salary sacrifice schemes, including Electric Car, Cycle to Work, and Technology options.