Buyer

**Buyer**

**Salary: **£28,000 - £32,000 per annum

**Location**: Colliers Green, Cranbrook

The Company are a premier consultancy, design and installation Company within the renewables sector, based in the Kent & Southeast region. Having been in business for over 11 years, they are constantly growing and developing their business model and marketshare.

Due to current growth forecasts and as part of their strategic development, the Company are looking for a Buyer to work alongside their Operations and Finance functions.

Progression and development opportunities are abundant at Company, and they are looking for people who want to be part of journey as the Company goes from strength to strength.

**The Role**

The Company are searching for a composed and astute Buyer to help coordinate and oversee multiple renewable energy installation projects for their customers and clients. The role will be engaging and varied and will require a ‘role your sleeves up’ attitude.

Reporting directly to the Operations Manager and working alongside the other Buyers’, they are looking for someone who works well in a team environment, but also who is driven to achieve and develop on a personal level.

The key responsibilities of this role will include:

- Developing procurement strategies that are inventive and cost-effective.
- Sourcing and engaging reliable suppliers and vendors.
- Negotiating with suppliers and vendors to secure advantageous terms.
- Reviewing existing contracts with suppliers and vendors to ensure on-going feasibility.
- Building and maintaining long-term relationships with vendors and suppliers.
- Approving purchase orders and organising and confirming delivery of goods and services.
- Performing risk assessments on potential contracts and agreements.
- Controlling the procurement budget and promoting a culture of long-term saving on

procurement costs.
- Overseeing and managing the IT systems that track shipments, inventory, and the supply

of goods.
- Preparing procurement reports.

**Benefits**
- 30 days with loyalty scheme after first two years employment leading to a maximum of 33 days, including bank holidays
- Workplace pension
- Discretionary Bonus

You will be based from the offices in Colliers Green, Kent, working in a team of enthusiastic people passionate about positively impacting the planet There will be a requirement to travel to suppliers and sites.

**Essential Skills**
- Excellent communication and negotiating skills
- An aptitude for figures, an analytical mind and the ability to manage a budget
- Excellent IT Skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office and Excel
- The ability to build up a good a good knowledge of manufacturing and distribution

methods and suppliers.
- Teamwork skills
- The ability to prioritise tasks and manage your time to meet deadlines.
- Ability to work well in a pressured environment.
- Proven history of successful supplier negotiation and purchasing, inventory and

distribution management skills.
- Full Clean Driving Licence
- Be self-motivated and punctual

Desirable Skills
- Educated to A-Level or equivalent
- Desire to study or actively studying through CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement

and Supply)
- Knowledge of the renewable energy sector