As a Buyer, you will play a crucial role in sourcing high-quality products, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring cost-effective purchasing to meet the company's operational needs. You will be responsible for ensuring that the business has everything it needs, at the right cost and without delays.
Key Accountabilities
* Plan, organise & co-ordinate the purchase of materials & services by using the systems available to ensure on-time delivery and target safety stock levels
* Enter orders onto the company ERP system & update records in-line with expediting activity
* Update price listings and item codes on ERP system, ensuring that parts are not duplicated over various item codes
* Ensure that item master data is accurately maintained
* Identify cost saving opportunities and process enhancements
* Liaise with suppliers and internal stakeholders to develop good working relationship
* Conduct supplier performance & order book reviews
* Monitor market trends & update key stakeholders
* Review shipping related issues & recommend risk mitigation activities
Key Competencies
* Effective time management and organisational skills
* Excellent communications skills, both orally and in writing
* Self-motivated and able to use own initiative
* Eye for detail
* Proficient in Microsoft Office packages
* Ability to build and maintain trusted and effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Qualifications / Experience
* Experience of ERP systems, especially Microsoft 365 (Desirable)
* 2 years' purchasing experience in a Manufacturing environment (Desirable)
* CIPS (Desirable)