I am recruiting for my client based in Eye who are looking for a Senior Buyer to join their Procurement team.
Duties and responsibilities include:
Provide support to the Procurement Manager
Support the manufacturing and customer facing sales teams to achieve and exceed targets for quality cost, delivery and inventory levels
Maintain a supply base that consistently achieves the business targets
Investigate and resolve quality non conformances and obtain an appropriate commercial resolution.
Develop robust relationships with assigned UK and Global suppliers to support business needs
Undertake commercial negotiations with assigned suppliers
Maintain the approved supplier database and investigate alternative suppliers in discussion with the Procurement Manager
Meet the company's targets for cost control and efficiency improvements within the annual budget, short term plan and monthly sales objectives
Working within the wider manufacturing team and offering assistance and support when required
Support the development and maintenance of the purchasing module within the ERP system
Develop and maintain stock control systems
Ensure adequate material stocks are held
Maintain and develop relationships where appropriate
Provide a service to the internal sales team
Liaise with Engineering and Production Engineering on alternative supply specifications where necessary for cost saving
Requirements for the role:
Proven work experience within a Procurement role
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
A background procuring raw materials and indirect services in either manufacturing or engineering
Ability to formulate, develop and implement effective commodity strategies.
ERP System Purchasing and Inventory Management
Ideally a CIPS qualification or working towards
Line management experience is desirable
This is a full time, permanent role which requires full time on site working. For more information on this opportunity, please contact Emily at Pure