Barker Ross are recruiting for a Buyer to work for one of our clients based in the LE4, Beaumont Leys area. This company is a world leader in engineered polymer solutions, and they are looking for someone to assist them with the procurement of raw materials to join their friendly and growing team. The working hours for this position are normal office working hours. This position pays £30,000 p/a and is a Perm fixed 6 month contract role. You job will primarily be the negotiation and procurement of raw materials. Job Duties would involve: Perform supply and demand analysis of Supplier Managed Stock (SMS). Inventory control and cycle counting duties will be required. Procure purchased components, MRO, equipment, services and general office equipment needs in support of the internal/external customer's requirements, controlling costs. Assure all purchase requisitions received comply with company policy. Negotiate unit prices, terms, and delivery dates as required, for assigned commodities. Communicate changes in supplier requirements to assigned commodity suppliers. Communication with management on all levels Ad hoc admin duties The ideal candidate will demonstrate: Previous experience in a similar role Keen eye for detail Able to work on your own initiative and follow instructions and behaviours Proficiency in Microsoft office applications Benefits: Working for a reputable company 6 Month contract On-Site car park How to apply for the Buyer role: In the first instance please forward your CV. Please also call us on 0116 204 2600. REFER A COLLEAGUE - If you feel that this vacancy is not suitable for you or that you are happy with your current position, we would like to offer you the opportunity to recommend someone to us. If you have recommended that your friend or colleague telephones our offices, please advise them to state your name so that we can log your recommendation. From the background of: Warehouse, Warehouse Operatives, Industrial, Food production, Manufacturer, Factory, Driving, Line Manager, Picking, Packing, Forklift, Order Picker, Order Packing, Production Operative, Assembly Operatives, Supervisory, Cleaner, Machine Operatives, FLT Drivers. Do you live in Leicester, Whetstone, Enderby, Lutterworth, Coalville, Braunstone, Wigston, and Leicestershire Do you live in Leicester, Whetstone, Enderby, Lutterworth, Coalville, Braunstone, Wigston, Melton Mowbray and Leicestershire. Barker Ross Group values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.