Purchasing Buyer
5 months ago
HYBRID ROLE
Job Summary:
**Duties**:
- Source and procure materials, products, and services from approved suppliers
- Review purchase requisitions and create purchase orders
- Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts with suppliers to ensure cost-effective procurement
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand their procurement needs and requirements
- Conduct market research to identify potential suppliers and evaluate their capabilities
- Maintain accurate records of purchases, pricing, and supplier information
- Monitor supplier performance and address any issues or concerns that may arise
- Coordinate with logistics to ensure timely delivery of purchased items
- Stay updated on industry trends, market conditions, and new product developments
**Experience**:
- Proven experience as a Buyer or in a similar procurement role
- Strong knowledge of supply chain management principles and practices
- Familiarity with procurement systems such as SAP, Oracle EBS, or AS400
- Excellent negotiation skills and the ability to build strong relationships with suppliers
- Proficient in analyzing data and making informed purchasing decisions
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks effectively
**Skills**:
- SAP
- Oracle EBS
- AS400
- Negotiation skills
- Supply chain management
- Logistics
- Proficient in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word)
**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent
**Salary**: £55,000.00-£60,000.00 per year
**Benefits**:
- Company car
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
Schedule:
- No weekends
Application question(s):
- Must of worked in a manufacturing or automotive environment. Please state which one
- Have knowledge of cost drivers in a manufacturing environment. Please state if you do
- Have good technical knowledge of automotive processes/ components and supply chain management
**Language**:
- English (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Purchasing Buyer
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