Buyer

Employer: Cavendish Maine

Location: Bedfordshire, GB

Salary: Competitive salary

Job type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2026-05-06T00:00:00Z

Sector: Finance & Accounting

Job Description

This leading supplier in tools and machinery are looking for an experienced and commercially focused Buyer to join our team, sourcing products from China and the Far East. Key Responsibilities Identify and source suitable new products for the company portfolio Managing stock levels, forecasting and purchase orders Liaising with overseas suppliers and freight agents Managing product sourcing, pricing and supplier negotiations Supporting new product launches and product lifecycle management Monitoring product quality, compliance and warranty issues Requirements: Previous buying/procurement experience Experience working with overseas suppliers, ideally China and the Far East Strong negotiation and organisational skills Good understanding of supply chain and stock management Commercially aware with excellent communication skills Benefits: Competitive salary + Bonus Annual salary review Healthcare scheme Pension contribution Life assurance On-site parking Daily lunch option Contact: Karen Cummins Job Reference: KC/100085 Candidate care: By responding to this advert you consent to Cavendish Maine processing the personal data included within this application. If your application is successful we will contact you to discuss the opportunity in more detail, within 48 hours of receiving your application. Should you not hear from us within 3 working days please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please be advised that if unsuccessful for this role we may keep your details in our hold file, during which time you may be contacted for other suitable vacancies.  If you do not want us to do this please call us to advise. In the meantime, we would like to thank you for your interest in Cavendish Maine.

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