Buyer, LE9, Leicester. £35,000 - £38,000 + Bonus
Job Overview:
* Dynamic, varied, commercially focused Buyer position.
* Salary: £35,000 - £38,000 + Bonus + wider company benefits + funding for training & professional memberships.
* Preferred background: CIPS, Engineering, manufacturing, component background; high volume fast-moving environments also considered.
* Join a commercially astute business where procurement is an essential function and part of a very efficient department. Ideal for someone looking to enhance their purchasing career.
* Business backed by a multinational FTSE PLC; share price has increased over 80% in the past 2 years.
This Buyer job will suit:
* Pro-active, upbeat candidates seeking an exciting challenge.
* Commodity Buyers, Project Buyers, Category Managers, or Senior Buyers based in Leicestershire.
* Some exposure to engineering, manufacturing, engineered components is beneficial.
* Good communication skills.
* Excellent IT skills; analytical with knowledge of Excel (Pivot tables/VLOOKUPS).
* Ambitious individuals eager to progress their careers.
* Willingness to pursue further qualifications (e.g., advancing CIPS).
The Buyer job’s working environment, opportunities, and rewards:
* Make a real difference in a medium-sized, international, and highly profitable business.
* Diverse customer & supplier base, including Pharmaceutical, Oil & Gas, Aerospace & Automotive manufacturers.
* A growing business making improvements to their purchasing department with recent investments.
* Business values employee development and engagement; it’s a fun, vibrant workplace.
* Competitive salary and benefits: £35,000 - £38,000, bonus scheme, pension, 25 days + bank holidays.
The Buyer job will involve:
* Dealing with a wide range of suppliers, ordering high volumes of engineered parts/components.
* Collaborating with the commercial team to analyze procurement improvements.
* Utilizing the in-house ERP system.
* Building strong relationships with suppliers to maximize performance.
* Supporting the Sales team with sourcing activities for large contracts and sales inquiries.
Reference: PR/006087
This job is commutable from Leicester, Loughborough, Ashby De La Zouch, Hinckley, Nuneaton, Coalville, Rugby, Coventry, Northampton, Tamworth, and surrounding areas.
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