Graduate Buyer

2 weeks ago

Manchester, United Kingdom Handsfree Group Full time

Since 2004, we have specialised in the purchase, supply and installation of in-vehicle technology. As leaders in the field of vehicle safety and security, our team has a range of experience providing products and installations into cutting edge SMEs, as well as multi-million-pound global organisations that are looking for the best in adaptable vehicle technology and installation. Our philosophy is that an employee should enjoy coming to work and be able to have fun whilst providing an exceptional service.

We have a fantastic Graduate (or equivalent) opportunity for a Graduate Buyer. The key purpose of the position is to efficiently plan production output and co-ordinate the purchasing of bought in finished goods, in order to optimise sales potential against acceptable inventory levels.

**Graduate Buyer: Roles and Responsibilities**
- Works individually and directly with the Group Purchasing Manager to ensure the successful delivery of contracted supply activities
- Supports the Sales with stock availability including updating Salesforce
- Places and expedites orders to ensure schedules are met
- Controls and runs the MRP
- Co-ordinates improvement activity and optimise support from areas within the supply chain
- Assists in the overall development, delivery and implementation of commodity strategies, covering supply markets, suppliers, market trends and risks and opportunities, with the strategies designed to identify and realise overall target productivity and supplier rationalisation
- Supports the material planning team on expediting material to ensure OTIF schedule compliance.
- Assists in the management of all phases of strategic sourcing and new model projects as required; data gathering, stakeholder engagement, enquiry process, negotiations, contract implementation and contract management
- Supports with Group Purchasing Manager with development analysis and benchmarking to ensure the business achieves maximum value from its suppliers
- Actively promotes and champion the use of best practice to ensure compliance with the organisations policies and procedures
- Fosters close working relationships with stakeholders
- Maintains accurate demand/sales forecasts
- Takes ownership and resolve stock issues
- Develops relationships with suppliers in order to reduce lead times and reduce inventory

**Graduate Buyer: Qualifications and Education Requirements**
- Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
- Self-driven and thrives in a fast-paced environment
- Strong organisational skills
- Efficiently **communicate both verbally and in written form**:

- A friendly and professional manner with a calm and focused attitude towards workload
- Ability to prioritise workload and multi-task
- An understanding of Salesforce
- Strong Excel skills
- High degree of commerciality
- Desire to progress into a role that requires a high degree of negotiation

**Graduate Buyer : Preferred Skills**

To be considered for this position you will ideally need to be degree educated (or CIPS standard) or equivalent experience, coupled with experience and a good understanding of supply chain processes, including sales and operations planning

**Graduate Buyer: Salary & Benefits**
- Salary £25,000 per annum
- Company Bonus
- Generous annual leave allowance of 30 days (incl. Bank Holidays) increasing to 35 days with service
- Pension scheme
- Eye care scheme
- Annual staff awards
- Perks such as a paid day off on your birthday
- Bike2Work
- Employee Assistance Programme

Absolutely no agencies - thank you

**Job Type**: Permanent

**Salary**: £25,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus scheme

Work Location: One location

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