No job description added Job Role: Buyer Location: Nottinghamshire Salary: up to £40k (DOE) Shift: Mon-Thurs 8am- 4:30pm, / Friday 7:30-3pm The role: To purchase materials to ensure that the company operational needs and production plan are met, in a cost-effective manner. Key Responsibilities: Ordering and expediting goods, materials, components or services in line with specified cost, quality and delivery targets, including supplier performance and supplier management. Support the operations function and other relevant departments and communicate any supply problems which may impact on the business operations and initiate an alternative approach. Monitor and advise on any issues which present risk or opportunity to the organisation. Prepare and raise purchase orders and order schedules. Build, maintain and manage supplier relationships and keep up good communications. Ensure compliance with company guidelines, purchasing policies and procedures during supplier negotiations and contracts award process. Support staff in the warehouse and oversee the operations of all store activities. Look at process and improvements to achieve efficiency. Look at pricing structure and get best practice and pricing for the business. Support and oversee the service and utilities contracts schedule. The Candidate: Able to build and maintain effective and productive relationships with staff, stakeholders and suppliers Good communication, negotiation, interpersonal and influencing skills Previous experience of working in a purchasing team preferably within a manufacturing environment Good knowledge of purchasing, negotiation, commercial understanding and cost breakdown Computer literate, with Excel skills/abilities Familiarity with a (ERP) software system is essential Apply: To apply for this position, please send your CV to (url removed) or call myself on (phone number removed)