Buyer

4 days ago

Dartford Kent, United Kingdom New Appointments Group Full time

Buyer Based near Dartford | Full-Time On-Site | £40-45K Salary Are you an experienced Buyer with a strong understanding of the end-to-end procurement process, looking to take your career to the next level within a fast-paced business?£40,000 to £45,000/annum depending on your experience, 23 days holiday plus bank holidays rising to 25 days + 8 Bank Holiday with service, Bupa, DIS and Company Pension. Monday to Friday 37.5 hours/week with either 8-4pm or 9-5pm. The successful candidate will work cross-functionally, ensuring exceptional relationship-building with suppliers, and a passion for using their initiative with end to end procurement duties. Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with manufacturing needs. Source and manage suppliers for raw materials, components, and equipment, focusing on quality, cost, lead times, and reliability. Negotiate contracts and pricing to drive savings while maintaining quality and supplier relationships. Collaborate with production, engineering, QA, finance, and logistics to align purchasing with operational requirements. Monitor supplier performance and address any supply or quality issues. Maintain procurement records, generate reports, and ensure policy and regulatory compliance. Support continuous improvement to optimise inventory and reduce costs. Contribute to supply chain reconciliation and forward planning based on current run rates. What you'll bring: 5+ years of procurement experience within a manufacturing environment, preferably within a small medium enterprise environment Strong communicator with negotiation and supplier management skills. In-depth understanding of manufacturing processes and supply chain dynamics. Proficiency with procurement and ERP software (e.g., SAP, Oracle). Reviso is desirable. Excellent analytical, organisational, and communication skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively across departments. Knowledge of quality standards and regulatory requirements relevant to manufacturing. Demonstrable experience in import and export is desirable. New Appointments Group, Expertly Matching Employers and Jobseekers since 1975. Before submitting your CV, please take a moment to check the layout, spelling, and grammar. If your CV includes graphics or design features, we'd also appreciate a simplified version in Word format. If this role isn't for you, please check out our website for other roles that may be suitable, or send us your CV, we would still like to hear from you You can find us on our website or LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and x@nagrecruitment We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment in line with the Equality Act 2010. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. New Appointments Group acts as an Employment Agency for permanent roles and as an Employment Business for temporary roles.

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