Procurement Buyer

**Job Description**:
**Procurement Buyer**

Pertemps are currently recruiting for a Procurement Buyer on a full-time permanent basis, for our client based in Shrewsbury who are rapidly growing
This is an opportunity that offers room for progression, with potential to develop in to a Category Buyer or in to Senior Management.

**Responsibilities include but not limited to**:

- Manage relationships with existing suppliers and identify new alternative suppliers
- Negotiate most advantageous commercial terms including maximising rebate agreements and early payment discounts to achieve product cost saving targets
- Maximise supplier contributions through Marketing budgets, transport discounts and other funding streams available
- Liaise with suppliers to achieve supplier conformance to ACS requirements
- Identify best routes of source, yielding improved BP and savings.
- Competitively source new/special products through supplier relationship or by the Insight team request
- Working with QC and Compliance on product rationalisation and using this where possible to negotiate improved BP.
- Grow and develop our Private Label product portfolio.
- Providing administrative support on all aspects of the tender process including data gathering, desk-based sourcing, collation of quotations and cost comparison, supplier evaluation and collation of samples.
- Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with staff, stakeholders, and suppliers.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to negotiate with suppliers.
- Assertive, resilient and welcomes change.
- A proactive approach with regards to cost saving and efficiency opportunities.
- Keen attention to detail.
- Good numerical and analytical skills.
- Ability to work along with other departments as a team player.
- Ability to communicate with confidence and build respect
- Computer skills, including Word, Excel, Access, and company software programs including SAP Business One. (preferred)
- Ability to manage time, work to schedules and follow procedures.
- Clear understanding of the Company’s policies, particularly regarding acceptable standards of behaviour.
- Purchasing and stock control/supply chain experience ideally gained in a fast moving, customer-focused business.
- Education to AS/A Level standard and/or 4 to 5 Grade A-C GCSE’s.
- Must be keen to or have commenced studying towards CIPS membership.

**Hours**: 08:30am - 17:00pm.

**Salary**: £24-£28k depending on experience

**Location**: Shrewsbury.
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