Buyer

6 months ago


Bolton, United Kingdom Cast UK Limited Full time

**Horwich, Bolton**
**£ Competitive Salary Benefits and Hybrid Working**

This job is for the role of a buyer for the Clinical Trials Division of a global medical equipment supplier. The holder of this post will execute efficient procurement processes to obtain best value for money in the procurement of all goods and services in support of the achievement of the Division's targets and corporate goals.

Reporting into the Head of Procurement, you will run your own sourcing projects as assigned, working with multiple stakeholders; reporting and presenting as required in both written and verbal formats. You will be flexible and enjoy the exciting challenge of a fast-paced role.

You will work closely with colleagues and suppliers to support the further development of our internal IT systems and so enable and facilitate the department to deliver procurement excellence through technological innovation and best practice.

This role is an exciting opportunity and will involve sourcing a variety of products and suppliers from around the world to aid in the expansion of the business' global presence.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Sourcing suitable products based on customer requirements and specifications.
- Researching product information
- Looking at cost saving exercises through supplier reviews and stock holdings
- Day to day management of purchasing activities
- Management of price lists and supplier information
- Developing and maintaining cost savings on key products lines

**Key Skills**
- Excellent communication skills, oral and written
- Able to present relevant written and verbal information accurately and concisely
- Strong people skills
- Ability to converse with all levels of staff from within the organisation
- Able to persuade, negotiate and influence
- Excellent organisational skills
- Able to prioritise tasks within set deadlines
- Excellent IT skills, to produce self-generated information
- Analytical and numerate

**Person Specification**

You need to be analytically focused with the skills to understand, present and use data to plan and develop strategic approaches to procurement and supplier relationship management.

We are looking for people who bring a positive/can do attitude with a high level of energy and a passion for procurement, motivated and are dedicated team players. You will need to demonstrate technical capabilities, a good knowledge of procurement practices and an ability to work with a range of IT systems.

Good time management skills and a skilled working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages such as Excel, Word and Outlook are essential.

Exposure to Procurement and MRP modules of ERP systems is desirable.

**Qualifications**
- CIPS Qualification or working towards is desired
- A minimum of 3 years' experience in a procurement/purchasing role is required.

**Benefits**
- 22 days annual leave, increases to 25 after 5 years of service
- free onsite parking
- eye care vouchers
- company sick pay
- paid medical appointments
- workplace pension
- company social events
- general office dress / smart casual
- employee discount scheme
- length of service recognition


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