Buyer
Witham
38k – 40k
Permanent/Full Time
Hybrid available after probation
Benefits: Christmas Shutdown; Professional Development; 22 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
In this role, you will be building and maintaining new and existing supplier relationships, sourcing materials across the UK, whilst providing stakeholders with supplier performance reports.
Other Duties Include:
1. Source and negotiate with suppliers to obtain the best possible terms and conditions.
2. Maintaining of purchasing contracts, purchasing price agreements, and terms.
3. Forecasting stock levels and making orders accordingly.
4. Tracking order delivery status and reviewing and applying the customs clearance documents.
5. Communicating with suppliers and the internal sales team regarding product delivery status, product quality problems, and product sales status.
6. Assisting in improving the product specification.
7. Any ad-hoc tasks assigned by the line manager.
Your Background & Skills:
1. Experience as a Buyer/Purchasing Manager within a manufacturing company is essential.
2. Proven negotiation skills to secure discounts whilst maintaining excellent relationships with suppliers.
3. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
4. Proficient in MS Office.
5. Planning, prioritising, and organisational skills.
6. Data analysis, communication, and negotiation skills.
If you would like to discuss the role in more detail, please apply with your CV. If you wish to discuss the position further with a member of the team, please call 01245 362500.
We are currently only accepting applications from those who reside in the UK, with full Visa status. Applications from outside of the UK will not be shortlisted.
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