Role - Buyer / Senior Buyer
Location - Weybridge
Type - 12 Month FTC (fixed term contract)
Salary - £40,000-£43,000 + benefits
Key responsibilities of the Buyer / Senior Buyer role will include not be limited to:
Ensure category (sub-categories) strategy is aligned and deployed alongside group procurement policy and procedures
Supplier RFx initiation, execution and management
Lead supplier negotiations and drive the best cost sourcing outcomes
Initiate and drive cost reduction initiatives while maintaining quality and performance standards
Drive supplier performance improvement in key areas of cost, delivery, quality and ideation
Develop and maintain contingency plans to address potential disruption in the supply chain
Supplier spend management & Supplier contract management
Supplier performance and relationship management
Weekly report on key procurement projects to procurement Head of Group
Key skills and experience required for Buyer / Senior Buyer and not limited to:
Proven experience as a Buyer / Senior Buyer
Familiarity with ERP/enterprise management systems
Computer literacy with good knowledge of Microsoft Excel Application
Understanding of MRP systems and their practical applications.
To apply for this Buyer / Senior Buyer / Procurement Professional / Sourcing Specialist / Senior Sourcing Specialist, Procurement Officer, Purchasing Officer, Senior Procurement Officer, Senior Purchasing Officer candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK