Buyer

Job title:
Buyer

Job location:
Heanor

What's in it for you?
Pension matched up to 6%
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Hybrid working

Shifts:
Days

Hours per week:
37.5 per week
Monday - Friday 8.30-5.00
Working in the office Tuesday - Thursday working from home Monday and Friday.

Duration:
Permanent

Start date:
ASAP

Salary:
Up to £35,000

Position Summary:
Working for a large manufacturing firm encompassing a range of industries. Direct Buyer - Responsible for day to day purchasing, sub-contract manufacture and proprietary purchases of goods and services to aid in ongoing manufacturing and production activities.

Duties to include but not limited to:
* Purchasing equipment and services to support project leaders, and internal customers as required.
* Preparation of enquiries, purchase orders, evaluation of bids and contractual negotiations, to optimise returns achieving/improving upon budgeted costs
* Managing suppliers to meet objectives related to cost, delivery, performance, schedule and delivery.
* Negotiating with suppliers on lead-time, cost and quality - to obtain the maximum benefit to the business.
* To expedite suppliers and produce regular feedback to the project team.
* Perform regular performance review with suppliers.
* Coordinate documentation approvals, submissions and monitor returns.
* Assisting the Business Development & Applications department - advising and estimating costs of manufacture and shipping.
* Undertake alternative supplier evaluations in readiness for future strategic challenges, within the supply chain, when required.
* To monitor supplier inventory, and provide support to members of the finance team, ensuring accurate financial year end stock sheets are submitted in a timely manner

Candidates will have:
* Experience of working in a Purchasing & Supply Chain environment (minimum 2 years)
* GCSE Grade 5 or above in Maths and English or equivalent
* Qualified to, or working towards, a recognised procurement qualification MCIPS or equivalent standard

Contact Information: James Bell
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Phone: (phone number removed)