Buyer

**Individual applicants only - NO AGENCY**

Coppice Ltd (part of the EP group) is an international supplier of aluminum packaging to the food processing, distributor, and wholesaler markets. As a global leader for innovative packaging solutions, we pride ourselves on manufacturing and supplying the highest quality products to our customers. Our continued international growth has recently been recognised with a Queen’s Award for Enterprise for international exports.

We have an opening for a Buyer. As a buyer you will be responsible for the purchase of goods, raw materials and equipment, overseas as well as domestic, to ensure that the company’s operational needs are met, taking into account price, quality and delivery to ensure continuity of supply.

You will ensure get the best value for money, that the company is holding the right amount of stock and maintain appropriate supply chain, ensuring correct suppliers are in place to deliver the goods and services needed.

You will need to consider the legal aspects of buying and understand the needs and processes of the business. You will maintain relationships with existing suppliers and source new suppliers for future products or gaps in the market as well as part of any ongoing tendering/contract renewal processes. You will process requisitions and update management on the status of orders, liaising with other departments within the organisation to ensure projects are completed.

**Specific roles responsibilities**:

- Collecting and analysing data to help predict trends and forecast sales figures
- Researching new markets, products and manufacturing processes
- Identifying quality standards and ensuring that all products meet those standards
- Collating customer feedback
- Negotiating with suppliers to agree prices, quantities, delivery schedules and exclusivity deals
- Ensure all required legislation and requirements are met in line with import/export and post Brexit requirements
- Working with inventory management team to ensure that all deliveries satisfy the assigned purchase orders and report any back-ordered or missing products
- Delivering reports on sales data, marketing activity and other metrics to the senior management team and other stakeholders, including KPIs
- Conducting competitor research
- Meet with suppliers and negotiate terms of contract
- Purchase goods, materials, components or services in line with specified cost, quality and delivery targets
- Support the purchasing function and other relevant departments and communicate any supply problems which may impact on business operations
- Monitor and advise on any issues which present risk or opportunity to the organisation
- Check performance, quality and legal compliance of your suppliers and facilitate the solving of any problems that occur
- Update inventory and ensure stock levels are kept at appropriate levels
- Work closely with others in the procurement function and review opportunities for continuous improvement and business improvements
- Prepare and raise purchase orders and order schedules
- Build, maintain and manage supplier relationships and keep up good communications
- Ensure that a professional and consistent approach is taken in relation to all supplier relationships
- Ensure compliance to company guidelines, purchasing policies and procedures
- Conduct research for new components and suppliers
- Work with suppliers to resolve price, quality, delivery or invoice issues
- Look to drive a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration and innovation, with an emphasis on embracing technology to maximise efficiency
- Ensure housekeeping within work area is maintained at the highest level ensuring adherence to required standards at all times
- Ensure and maintain a safe working environment by adherence to HSE requirements

**Knowledge/Skills/Experience**:

- Experience in a similar role, including import/export and post Brexit requirements
- Excellent communication, negotiation, interpersonal and influencing skills
- Able to manage time effectively, prioritise tasks and achieve set targets
- An aptitude for figures and the ability to manage a budget
- Financial and accounting knowledge for calculating margins, gross profit and discounts
- Keen attention to detail and accuracy
- An understanding of Supply Chain Management & Logistics
- Excellent computer skills and knowledge of spreadsheets, presentation software and other stock management software and systems
- Excellent attention to detail and high standards for quality control

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £32,000.00-£36,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Sick pay

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Bridgend: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person