Buyer (Maternity Cover) £33,000 + Bonus (OTE £35,000) Knaresborough, North Yorkshire Full Time Office Based Clad Safety Ltd is seeking an experienced Buyer to join our team on a maternity cover contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded purchasing professional to take ownership of a diverse product portfolio within a growing PPE, workwear and uniform business. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring products are sourced competitively, stock availability is maintained, and suppliers deliver in line with customer expectations. The role reports to the Commercial Director and includes responsibility for managing an Assistant Buyer. Working closely with Sales, Customer Service and Suppliers, you will manage the full purchasing cycle from forecasting demand and placing purchase orders through to supplier performance management and order progression. You will help ensure products are available when customers need them while maintaining strong margins and supporting an excellent customer experience. Key responsibilities will include: Raising and progressing purchase orders to meet customer delivery commitments and stock requirements. Forecasting future demand and reviewing stock levels, supplier lead times and usage trends. Managing supplier relationships, negotiating pricing and maintaining accurate supplier data. Identifying and resolving supply chain delays, providing clear updates to internal stakeholders. Sourcing new products and ..... full job details .....