Senior Buyer - Wigan - Permanent - 45k per annum (DOE) Forrest Recruitment are working with a well-established client who have been trading for over 60 years - they have an amazing, sought after opportunity for an experienced Senior Buyer to join their established team. They are seeking a strong leader with proven supplier relationship management and negotiation skills. Duties will include: Managing and maintaining relationships with existing suppliers, monitoring their performance and addressing issues that may arise Challenging pricing and benchmarking current suppliers costings Collaborating with cross-function teams to understand their requirements and providing procurement solutions that meet their needs Monitoring inventory levels, tracking deliveries and ensuring on time delivery of goods and services Maintaining accurate records of purchases, stock levels and costs on the system Hours of work: Monday to Thursday 7:00am - 5:00pm (30 minutes lunch break) Friday's off work Company Benefits: Performance related bonus, pension scheme, health care scheme, free parking The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Attention to detail and proficient on Excel is necessary as you will be inputting data. For further information about these opportunities, please call Rhiannon/Leanne at Forrest Recruitment for a confidential discussion 01942 825285. Alternatively, please forward your CV for immediate consideration, I look forward to hearing from you. Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive, only those successfully shortlisted for the role will be personally contacted.