We are delighted to be in a position to offer this rare opportunity to join our clients team as a Senior Buyer. Based in Durham this is a full time permanent role which is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to make their mark within a growing business.
This is an 'in person role' hours of work are Monday- Thursday 08.00am -5.00pm Friday (phone number removed)pm.
Duties of the role
The Buyer is responsible for managing supplier base against cost, quality and service requirements, and ensuring that raw materials are in place to support the manufacturing processes.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the end-to end buying process, from supplier selection to deciding which materials to hold in stock and to what levels, through to the placement of orders for both stock and one –off purchases, and supplier performance assessment.
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Analyse raw material usage data and forward demand projection to identify which products to hold in stock and to what levels.
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Gather and maintain up to date information on available sources of supply, together with commercial terms and service options.
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Work with colleagues in manufacturing to agree raw material specifications and quality standards.
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Manage the supplier base against agreed quality standards, price and service levels.
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Place purchase orders for stock materials to maintain optimal availability
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Place purch...