Successful FMCG/manufacturing business require a Buyer or Senior Buyer. Applicants need previous purchasing or procurement experience, MRP/ERP skills and have the ability to thrive in a fast paced production manufacturing setting. Working from state of the art facilities, the Buyer / Senior Buyer will work alongside a high-performing procurement team, reporting to a Supply Chain Manager. An exciting, fast-paced procurement role will offer you exposure to the end-to-end supply chain and the ability to develop strong and collaborative relationship with supply partners. The client is willing to consider applicants from any fast-paced manufacturing environment; automotive, aerospace, defence, electronics, FMCG, Food or Pharmaceuticals. Specific duties of the Buyer / Senior Buyer include: Execution of procurement processes and strategies Supplier relationship management Investigation of new supply partners Negotiations Liaison with colleagues in; NPD, Planning and the Warehouse Monitor stock and inventory levels in MRP/ERP Support Procurement Manager in the adoption of best practice procurement techniques Buyer / Senior Buyer applicants should meet the following criteria: Purchasing or Procurement experience, as a Buyer, or Senior Buyer IT literacy - MS Office packages and ideally MRP/ERP Great communicator and team player Previous exposure to a fast-paced manufacturing environment Comfort working on-site