Buyer

Description

Buyer Purchasing Officer Procurement Buyer

Leamington Spa

Circa GBP40,000 depending on experience + company bonus

Permanent Full time

This Buyer opportunity is with one of Leamington s most respected engineering employers, known for excellent staff retention and a supportive working culture. They are now looking for a Buyer to join their purchasing team, and this would suit an experienced Purchasing Officer, Procurement Buyer or Purchaser from a manufacturing background.

The company offers outstanding benefits including:

26 days holiday plus 8 bank holidaysCompany bonusPrivate medical cover (after qualifying period)Death in service benefit (4x annual salary)Early Friday finish, with hours of 08:00 to 17:00 Monday to Thursday and 08:00 to 12:00 Friday (38 hours a week) The Buyer role

This is a varied Buyer role covering both direct and indirect purchasing and procurement.

Direct purchasing:

Placing purchase orders and processing requisitions using MRP softwareManaging inventory levels to support production schedulesChasing late orders and working through daily shortage reportsManaging stock movementDiscussing improvements with suppliers and managing those relationships Indirect purchasing:

Sourcing and negotiating non–production goods and services, including consumables, logistics and utilitiesLeading supplier selection through RFQs, market analysis and competitive biddingNegotiating contracts, pricing, service level agreements and commercial termsRunning supplier performance reviews, resolving issues and driving continuous improvementAnalysing spend data to identify savingsWorking with internal stakeholders to understand what the business needs What you ll need to be considered for the Buyer role

Proven experience as a Buyer or in purchasing, procurement or supply chain, typically within a manufacturing environmentGood knowledge of ERP or MRP systems and MS Office, especially ExcelStrong negotiation and relationship building skillsAccuracy and good time managementThe ability to work alone or as part of a teamA degree in business, supply chain management or a related field is preferred If you re a Buyer, Purchaser or Purchasing Officer looking for a highly rated employer in Leamington, this could be the ideal next step.

Suitable job titles include: Buyer, Operational Buyer, Production Buyer, Procurement Buyer, Indirect Buyer, Direct Buyer, Materials Buyer, Purchaser, Purchasing Officer, Procurement Officer, Purchasing Coordinator, Procurement Coordinator, Buyer Planner, Supply Chain Buyer.

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