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Blue Arrow Derby is proud to be working in partnership with a client in the manufacturing industry specialising in pottery and ceramics.

They are looking to recruit a
Buyer to join their team on a full-time permanent, based at their offices in Ripley.

About the Buyer Role

Reporting to the Supply Chain Director, the purpose of this role is to procure goods and services both nationally and globally that will deliver maximum value for money, support business growth and meet company requirements in terms of quality, cost, and delivery.

Hours:
Mon-Fri (9:00am - 5:30pm hours per week

Salary:
£45,000

What will I be doing in the Buyer role?

• Lead and work cross functionally on projects of indirect and direct spend.
• Conduct research to identify suppliers who will deliver best value and best quality of goods and services.
• Building and maintaining good relationships with new and existing suppliers
• Review Terms & Conditions and support contract negotiations, establishing KPIs and SLAs to enable ongoing monitoring of the quality of service and product delivered.
• Production of tender documents and evaluation of tender responses
• Liaising with internal departments & Far East suppliers ensuring products are developed and delivered on time and in full.
• Working with HR and Engineering on procurement projects including Health & Safety, Business Travel, Cleaning, PPE, Manual Handling equipment, Landscaping & Waste management.
• Work with the Purchasing team to identify cost savings across the business.
• Ensuring purchasing procedures are followed in line with the business purchasing strategy whilst ensuring suppliers are aware of business objectives.

What will I bring to the Buyer role?

• Previous experience in a Buyer/Procurement role is essential.
• Good verbal & written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and manage internal and external relationships.
• Able to work independently and as part of a small team.
• Numerical, with strong analytical and negotiation skills
• High level of computer literacy, to include MS Excel & Word.
• Methodical, confident, and organised approach to working.
• Experience in dealing with global suppliers & sourced product development.
• Experience in "critical path" project management processes
• Experience preferably in manufacturing background negotiating contracts for goods and services in manufacturing, utilities, engineering & Health & Safety
• Ability to multitask, flexible /adaptable approach to work.
• Able to work under pressure and to tight schedules.

Where is the Buyer role based?

Our client is based in Ripley, so if you live in Ripley or the surrounding areas/Derby this role should only be a short commute for you.

There is on-site parking available, and a bus stop a short walk from the site.

This is an opportunity to work for a well-known-established organisation being part of a great time

Other benefits include:

• Onsite canteen
• Free parking
• Hybrid working options.
• Company discount
• Holiday entitlements
• Health and pension schemes
• Training and learning development opportunities.

Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.

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