BuyerLocation: Barnstaple EX31Type: Full-time, permanent We are recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Buyer to join their team in Barnstaple. This is a commercially focused role combining traditional buying responsibilities with data-driven decision-making and strong stakeholder engagement. You will take ownership of the tube, conflow, and industrial product ranges, a high-revenue area of the business, making commercial awareness and supplier performance management key to success. Key Responsibilities Raise purchase orders aligned to demand forecasts, agreed stock levels, and order quantities using lean Plan for Every Part (PFEP) techniquesManage inventory levels through accurate forecasting and timely orderingMaintain purchase order confirmations and vendor promise dates to ensure sales orders meet agreed delivery commitmentsBuild and maintain strong supplier relationships, negotiating optimal pricing and commercial termsReview customer order books and expedite supplier purchase orders to ensure on-time shipment of sales ordersProactively manage supplier expediting and communicate risks or delays to internal stakeholdersDrive continuous improvement across purchasing, inventory, and supplier performance Skills and Experience Required Proven experience using ERP/MRP systems to manage purchasing and inventoryStrong understanding of PFEP and inventory optimisation techniquesExperience managing supplier relationships and internal stakeholdersConfident expediting o