Buyer

We are seeking a full-time Strategic Buyer to ideally start as soon as possible. This is a superb opportunity for an experienced procurement specialist to join the team at a well established and growing manufacturing business in the East Midlands (Oakham).

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Manage the daily order suggestions and raise purchase orders.
- Maximise stock availability whilst minimising stock levels in line with lean principles.
- Build and manage supplier relationships, evaluating delivery and contractual supply chain performance.
- Maintain current and accurate purchase data including price, lead time, minimum stocks, etc.
- Support Operations OEE targets by ensuring timely deliveries.
- Manage down slow-moving stock and, in conjunction with the technical team, reduce the number of SKUs.
- Support multiple departments by obtaining quotes from suppliers, assisting with the ad-hoc procurement process outside of the day to day manufacturing buying.
- Be proactive in identifying new value-added opportunities across the organisation to help deliver key measures (see below); gain buy-in from stakeholders and deploy across the functions.

**Key Measures**:

- Reduce the value of stock as a percentage of turnover.
- Reduce the number of SKUs.
- Maximise cash flow/working capital through purchasing timings and alignment with production.
- Implement stockholding arrangements with suppliers without affecting price.
- Contribute to OEE through increased on-time deliveries.

**Your Essential Skills / Knowledge**:

- At least 3 years buying experience, ideally in a high throughput manufacturing environment.
- Ability to work independently and take the initiative when required.
- Extensive experience using MRP / ERP systems.
- Sound knowledge of supply chain processes and procedures including manufacturing planning, demand, and replenishment processes.
- Strong negotiation skills with the ability to reason and influence at all levels.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
- Possibly with professional qualifications in purchasing. CIPS preferred or studying towards.

In return we are offering a salary up to £55,000 (depending on skills and experience), 32 days holidays (including bank holidays), company pension, private health insurance, Employee Assistance Programmes including death in service insurance and on-site parking.

**Job Type**: Permanent

**Salary**: Up to £55,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Profit sharing

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Oakham, LE15 6NU