Portfolio Procurement has been engaged by our leading Cambridgeshire based client to recruit for a Buyer.
The role of the Buyer is to ensure that high level buying practices are adopted to achieve the highest possible standards.
Responsibilities:
1. Negotiate regularly with key suppliers to achieve the best price and delivery.
2. Hold regular meetings with key suppliers within your Commodity Group to ensure that the suppliers are performing.
3. Evaluate all quotations to ensure they meet the needs of our requirements and that the costs quoted are in line with our budgets.
Skills/Experience:
1. Ability to communicate clearly with all internal stakeholders and suppliers and respond quickly to urgent requests.
2. Ability to manage own workload independently.
3. A good commercial background.
4. Ability to work safely and ethically.
5. Flexibility to travel within the UK as and when required.
6. Good understanding of all Microsoft Office packages.
7. A good level of attention to detail is essential.
8. Experience in working in a fast-moving Procurement department preferably with some engineering buying experience.
Job Title: Buyer
Company: CV-Library
Location: Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
Posted: Dec 22nd 2024
Sector: Retail & Purchasing
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
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