Job description
Job Overview
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 departments success.
As a Senior Buyer at Vuba, you will:
* Developing and delivering the category plan for a high spend, complex area
* Driving sales and profit through acting on our customer insight to deliver the right range and customer proposition
* Leading price negotiations and setting supplier performance standards.
* Continuously improving Supplier relationships and engagement with detailed supplier knowledge and regular supplier visits
* Using your market understanding of the category, including competitor insight to develop compelling category strategies
* Raising and managing purchase orders to maintain stock levels and meet production demands.
* Identifying risks in the supply chain and developing contingency plans.
* Conducting market analysis and developing sourcing strategies.
* Driving cost savings while maximising procurement value.
* Ensuring 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:
£28,000 - £35,000
Opportunity to work overtime
Regular Team Socials, Events and Celebrations
Company Bonus and Incentive Schemes
24 Days Holiday Plus Bank Holidays
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