Our client, a global manufacturing business based in Marden, is currently looking to recruit a Buyer. Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager you will be responsible for:
1. Interpret the Company requirement plan and generate or amend order cover as appropriate
2. Progress Purchase orders to facilitate customer on time delivery
3. Analyse buying patterns and predict future trends, while managing stock levels and reacting to change in demand and logistics
4. Meet and assess suppliers with respect to their suitability, processes, capacity, quality, negotiate terms of contracts including site visits and audits as required
5. Maintain relationships with existing suppliers and take ownership of any quality issues or complaints
6. Secure long term cost agreements with local, national and international suppliers, and identify new opportunities to meet prototype/production build/cost
7. Continually review all purchase and supply agreements to ensure cost effectiveness, efficiency and quality is maintained
8. Maintain and manage electronic and manual systems with a high level of accuracy
9. Record and report performance data for vendors. Supplier’s management
The successful candidate will possess excellent communication skills and a high level of accuracy.
Unfortunately, due to the high number of applications currently being received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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