Senior Buyer

**Role**:Senior Buyer (+ CIPS Study)

**Salary**:£35,000 - £40,000

**Location**:North Nottinghamshire

**Type**:Permanent

**Hours**:Monday to Friday - 39 Hours

**Overview**

2fawcett are recruiting for a Senior Buyer, to join a company located in Nottinghamshire on a permanent basis. You will be responsible for Purchasing, Procurement and Supply Chain, including planning, purchasing, inventory and materials control, as wellas working with the Executive Team.

You will have a proven record of negotiation and converting into contractual agreements. You will manage the supply chain to ensure agreed stock levels are maintained and improves and customer service levels.

**Role & Responsibilities of the Senior Buyer**
- Developing the full concept of the supply chain, from supplier to customer
- Critically assessing and improving the supply chain, supplier base and procurement processes by designing and develop Standard Operating Procedures for Procurement & the Supply Chain
- Lead the procurement activity and negotiations for the supply of goods & services
- Increase profitability by continuous cost saving exercises to improve business profitability and commercial position
- Develop an efficient cost supply chain, taking advantage of alternative (international) sourcing
- Execute supply chain activities to contribute to the business plan, ensuring KPIs are set and achieved to deliver the business needs
- Ensure that the predicted sales & forecasting procurement process is supported by a working Sales & Operation Planning cycle each month
- Improve internal forecasting and demand planning in line with both current business requirements and achievement of growth targets
- Provide expertise and support to third party manufacturers in China and Europe to deliver robust supply chain processes

**Skills and Experience required**
- Experience of international purchasing and supply chains, particularly with regard to products that are configured to order rather than built for stock
- Demonstrable experience of leading by example in a small to medium sized business environment
- Excellent negotiation skills and able to operate in a commercially astute manner (both tactical and strategic)

**What you will get in return**
- Excellent Salary
- CIPS Study support
- Training and guidance
- On site parking