Buyer

Description

Buyer | Purchasing Officer | Procurement Buyer

Leamington Spa

Circa £40,000 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 holidays

Company bonus

Private 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 software

Managing inventory levels to support production schedules

Chasing late orders and working through daily shortage reports

Managing stock movement

Discussing improvements with suppliers and managing those relationships

Indirect purchasing:

Sourcing and negotiating non-production goods and services, including consumables, logistics and utilities

Leading supplier selection through RFQs, market analysis and competitive bidding

Negotiating contracts, pricing, service level agreements and commercial terms

Running supplier performance reviews, resolving issues and driving continuous improvement

Analysing spend data to identify savings

Working 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 environment

Good knowledge of ERP or MRP systems and MS Office, especially Excel

Strong negotiation and relationship building skills

Accuracy and good time management

The ability to work alone or as part of a team

A 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. xjnqpsq

Keywords: purchasing, procurement, supply chain, purchase orders, sourcing, negotiation, supplier management, supplier relationships, vendor management, RFQ, MRP, ERP, inventory control, stock control, expediting, cost savings, spend analysis, indirect procurement, direct materials, manufacturing, engineering.

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