Here at Hays, we are recruiting a Buyer to join a manufacturer based in Bradford on a permanent basis. This is a full-time opportunity with a starting salary of £36,000 per annum. You will be able to work from home one day a week after being onboarded and will be reporting directly into the Head of Procurement. You will be buying materials to ensure an uninterrupted supply at optimum cost, service, and quality to meet customer needs.
Key responsibilities for this role:
1. Identify and source products and materials needed by the company, and review and analyse purchase requests from various departments.
2. Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers and vendors, conduct supplier evaluations, negotiate contracts, and establish terms of sale.
3. Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and delivery timelines to optimise costs.
4. Review market trends and compare prices to ensure competitive pricing.
5. Coordinate order fulfilment and manage inventory levels to avoid shortages.
6. Ensure all purchasing activities comply with legal requirements and company policies.
7. Prepare reports on purchase activities and supplier performance as required.
8. Support smooth running of other business processes such as NCR, Kanban, and stock availability by effective communication.
Qualifications and experience required:
1. 5 years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment (Desirable)
2. Proven strong negotiation and communication skills
3. CIPS Level 4 (Desirable)
4. Proven experience with MS Excel
5. Full UK driving license
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