I am recruiting for a Buyer to join my manufacturing client in Bury St Edmunds who will implement the procurement strategy for all purchased materials. The successful candidate will be the main contact for product related decisions to achieve operational goals of the business.
Roles and responsibilities:
Working collaboratively with team members and stakeholders
identify opportunities for process improvements
Manage day to day operations for a designated portfolio of products
Execute procurement activities with autonomy for sustainable sourcing
Manage medium to large spend categories within the assigned product portfolio
Maintain inventory levels and ensure continuous supply
Arrange and participate in supplier meetings and industry events
Run contract reports and MRP
Present market data and insights to stakeholders
Implement cost saving initiatives
Supplier negotiations
Monitor global markets and staying up to date on market conditions
Advise and assist stakeholders on procurement related matters
Any other duties which arise which contribute to the successful running of the procurement function
Requirements for the role:
Ideally a qualification in Supply Chain
Experience working within a Procurement or Supply Chain environment
Strong commercial acumen
Collaborative team player
Strong ERP knowledge
Flexibility to travel where necessary
Experience of purchasing a high volume of SKU's
For more information on this position, please contact Emily at Pure