Job Description
Our client, based in Yeovil (BA20), are seeking aBuyertoagree contracts with a supply base to acquire specific goods and services for internal and external customer. This is a full-time temporary position working 37 hours per week until December 2025 with the possibility of extension.
Main Purpose: The Buyer will agree contracts with a supply base to acquire specific goods and services for internal and external customers on time and within budget and to the correct quality standard. This may include agreeing contracts with new suppliers, including agreement with, and support of, new terms and conditions. Critical to this role, is the requirement to prioritise your work in order to discharge tasks and activities effectively, to meet the needs of the business. You will conduct procurement activity in a way that optimises commercial advantage for the business and minimises risk.
Key Responsabilities:
1. Understand the service and or goods that are or will be required by the company.
2. Establish appropriate contracts to deliver the goods or and services that meet the business needs.
3. Select appropriate suppliers from existing approved suppliers, ( or recommend new suppliers and obtain approval from their Manager), that can deliver goods or services in accordance with the company requirements for quality, cost and delivery.
4. Drive and direct critical activities with your suppliers...