Buyer

Stonehouse

Attractive Salary

Our client is a well-recognised, world-renowned manufacturer, looking for a Buyer to join their busy company.

As a Buyer, you will be responsible for administering the company’s purchasing module to deliver cost-effective, timely, and value-added purchasing to all internal customers.

The Buyer will manage all aspects of procurement within the supply base with regards to total acquisition cost, on-time delivery, quality, continuous improvement, risks, and cost reduction.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure all procedures are followed and maintained to the highest personal, professional, and ethical standard
• Execute purchase orders via Sales Forecast, Order Book, Reorder Point, & Purchase Requisitions to meet inventory and customer KPI’s
• Achieve cost reductions, on-time delivery & quality targets
• Manage and update ERP data
• Develop supplier partnerships to create a reliable and long-term supply source
• Research new suppliers, products, and manufacturing processes
• Identify and report cost savings in line with business objectives
• Negotiate, generate, and maintain supplier agreements

Skills/ Experience:

• Purchasing experience and an understanding of supply chain management/logistics
• A proven track record in cost reduction, and negotiation experience
• An understanding of engineering drawings
• A positive, can-do attitude
• A confident communicator
• Strong analysis, decision-making and problem-solving abilities
• Fully or partially qualified within CIPS (or studying towards CIPS) or similar qualification
• Knowledge of SAP, D365 and Microsoft office suite of programs would be advantageous

Hours will be, 7:30-16:45 Mon-Thurs, and 7:30-12:30 Fri

Benefits:

• Pension plan
• Health plan
• Career development opportunities
• Free parking

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