Senior buyer

Senior Buyer, Manufacturing Supply ChainHybrid working potentialDiamond Search Recruitment are delighted to be assisting our well-established and innovative manufacturing client in the hire of a new Senior Buyer. Main duties include;

* Purchasing of direct materials in line with operational requirements. Actioning the requirements of MRP.
* Re-phasing deliveries and expediting where necessary.
* Maintaining part and procurement parameters in MRP/ERP, i.e. supplier lead times, strategic safety stocks, yields.
* Ensure all purchase orders and amendments are always up to date in the supply chain system.
* Running tender processes for new requirements, negotiating pricing and terms and conditions.
* Develop and maintain proactive supplier relationships.
* Inventory management. Work with internal and external partners to optimise stock and ensure stock is provided in line with product lifecycle and business requirements.
* Identify and manage cost reduction initiatives.
* Supplier Quality - work with suppliers and other departments to ensure robust corrective actions are in place to deal with non-conformity

Ideal candidates will have the following;

1. CIPS or working experience to match in a procurement role, from any similar industries or FMCG, ideally 3 years +.
2. Knowledge and experience of running MRP systems.