An opportunity has arisen to work for a leading manufacturing company for an experienced Buyer to join their Procurement team reporting directly to the Procurement Manager. The overall purpose of the role will be to manage to end to end buying process, negotiating and assessing products to ensure quality and cost effective purchases are maximised at all times.
This role would suit someone who has experience of managing and negotiating with multiple suppliers and can demonstrate excellent negotiation and communication skiils.
Key Accountabilities:
Negotiate contracts with suppliers from UK, Europe and Asia
Assessment and sourcing of high quality products and supplies
Supplier conformance through managing and monitoring the supply of materials against requirements and standards
Negotiation of material costs, payment terms and carriage, optimising cost and quality
Delivering buying processes within agreed timescales as determined by the business
Monitoring of market trends and supplier performance specifically with reference to competitor performance
Person Specification:
Proven buying experience
Knowledge of the supply-chain and procurement processes
Excellent negotiation skills
Ability to converse with suppliers internationally
Proficient in Procurement systems and Microsoft Office
In return you will receive
Salary circa £35k
Hours of Work Monday to Friday 9am to 5:30pm
Workplace pension
Health cashplan
Free Parking
Interested? Please apply immediately online, all applications successful candidates will be contacted within 24 hours of application
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