Job Description

Purpose of Role:

As a Buyer, you'll play a crucial role in managing procurement processes, maintaining supplier relationships, and ensuring timely deliveries. You'll oversee purchase orders, monitor inventory, and optimize supply chain performance. Your ability to anticipate challenges and take proactive action will be key in minimizing risks and driving operational excellence.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Supplier Management: Develop and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers, fostering effective communication and collaboration.

Purchase Order Processing: Create, track, and manage purchase orders to ensure timely procurement at the best price and specifications.

Negotiation: Secure favourable terms with vendors, building win-win partnerships that benefit both parties.

Supplier Research: Continuously evaluate potential suppliers, providing recommendations to improve the supply chain.

Inventory & Order Monitoring: Track past-due orders and prevent stock shortages by taking proactive measures.

Risk Mitigation: Identify and communicate potential backorder risks, preventing service disruptions.

Process Improvement: Support initiatives to streamline procurement operations and enhance efficiency.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams to facilitate smooth, coordinated supply chain management.

Invoice Review: Approve supplier invoices and reconcile discrepancies to ensure financial accuracy.

Key Skills & Knowledge:

You thrive in a fast-paced environment, handling multiple priorities with precision and efficiency. Your strong attention to detail ensures nothing is overlooked, and your ability to influence and collaborate makes you an invaluable team player.

A solution-focused mindset with analytical and logical problem-solving abilities. A methodical, process-driven approach to procurement and operations. Excellent communication skills--able to engage effectively with suppliers and internal stakeholders. Resilient and adaptable, able to perform under pressure.

Qualifications & Experience:

MRP/ERP Systems: Hands-on experience managing procurement using MRP/ERP software. Purchasing Experience: 1-3 years in a procurement role within manufacturing. Industry Experience: Prior exposure to manufacturing environments. Microsoft Office Proficiency: Skilled in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint (SAP advantageous). Time Management: Ability to prioritize tasks effectively in a high-pressure environment. Customer Service Skills: Strong internal and external communication with a customer-first approach. CIPS Qualification: Certified or working towards CIPS accreditation preferred but not essential.
Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Experience:

Buyer: 1 year (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 02/06/2025