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We are looking for an enthusiastic and organized person to join Vuba as a Senior Buyer. As a Senior Buyer, you are responsible for the procurement of all materials for Vuba Surfaces and providing purchasing support to the wider business. You will be responsible for heading up a busy procurement team and developing Procurement strategies to support the wider business. This is an excellent opportunity to grow and develop within the Company while being instrumental to the procurement department's success.
As a Senior Buyer at Vuba, you will:
* Develop and deliver the category plan for a high spend, complex area.
* Drive sales and profit through acting on our customer insight to deliver the right range and customer proposition.
* Lead price negotiations and set supplier performance standards.
* Continuously improve Supplier relationships and engagement with detailed supplier knowledge and regular supplier visits.
* Use your market understanding of the category, including competitor insight to develop compelling category strategies.
* Raise and manage purchase orders to maintain stock levels and meet production demands.
* Identify risks in the supply chain and develop contingency plans.
* Conduct market analysis and develop sourcing strategies.
* Drive cost savings while maximizing procurement value.
* Ensure supplier compliance with ethical, environmental, and legal standards through assessments and audits.
Qualifications and Experience:
* Good time management skills, as you may have multiple tasks and issues happening concurrently.
* CIPS Qualification preferred but not essential.
* Strong communication skills to effectively communicate with suppliers, managers, and colleagues.
* Excellent diagnostic and problem-solving skills to identify issues and effectively deal with them.
* Ability to build strong working relationships both internally and externally.
* Excellent attention to detail.
* Comfort in making key decisions and the ability to work in a high-pressure environment.
Salary and Benefits:
* Opportunity to work overtime.
* Regular Team Socials, Events, and Celebrations.
* Company Bonus and Incentive Schemes.
* Regular Training and Development Opportunities.
* Career Growth and Progression Opportunities – it’s a fast-growing business!
* On Site Parking.
* 3PM Finish on Fridays.
* Foodie Friday – The Company buys lunch once a month.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £28,000.00-£35,000.00 per year
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Analyst, Manufacturing, and Purchasing
Industries
Manufacturing
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