Senior Buyer

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Coppice Alupack, part of the EP Group, is an international supplier of aluminium packaging to the food manufacturing processing and baking industries. We are currently recruiting a Senior Buyer with production planning experience. The role requires the individual to be able to commute to Bridgend main Head Office daily.

**Main purpose of the role**:
As a Senior Buyer you will coordinate and oversee the purchasing of goods, raw materials and equipment, overseas as well as domestic, to ensure that the company’s operational needs are met, taking into account price, quality and delivery to ensure continuity of supply.

You will ensure you get the best value for money, work with the Head of Logistics & Supply Chain to ensure that the company is holding the right amount of stock, ensuring correct suppliers are in place to deliver the goods and services needed. You will drive cost savings and continuous improvement whilst maintaining technically compliant supply, as well as sourcing sustainable packaging options (such as bamboo).

You will need to consider the legal aspects of buying and understand the needs and processes of the business. You will maintain relationships with existing suppliers and source new suppliers for future products or gaps in the market as well as part of any ongoing tendering/contract renewal processes. You will process requisitions and update management on the status of orders, liaising with other departments within the organisation to ensure projects are completed.

You will cover Production Planning as and when needed by developing the production plans and schedules and use the MPS/MRP systems.

**Specific Role Responsibilities**

As a Senior Buyer, you will be working Monday to Friday, to:

- Research, analyse and forecast current and future buying trends, markets, styles and products with attention to specified target and demographics
- Researching new markets, products and manufacturing processes, with an emphasis on sustainability
- Identifying quality standards and ensuring that all products meet those standards
- Collating customer feedback via the Sales Team
- Negotiating with suppliers to agree prices, quantities, delivery schedules and exclusivity deals
- Ensure all required legislation and requirements are met in line with import/export and post Brexit requirements
- Conducting competitor research
- Develop and maintain relationships with wholesalers and suppliers
- Negotiate terms of contract with wholesalers and suppliers
- Oversee administration of all agreements
- Purchase goods, materials, components or services in line with specified cost, quality and delivery targets Responsible for mentoring a team of 2 buyers
- Planning the production schedules with MPS/MRP
- Experience of Repeaters, Runners Strangers working
- Monitor and advise on any issues which present risk or opportunity to the organisation
- Check performance, quality and legal compliance of your suppliers and facilitate the solving of any problems that occur
- Work closely with others in the procurement function and review opportunities for continuous improvement and business improvements
- Support the implementation of Key Projects

**Knowledge/Skills/Experience**:

- Previous experience in dealing with the Far East
- Management of team
- Experience in a similar role, including import/export and post Brexit requirements
- Excellent communication, negotiation, interpersonal and influencing skills
- Able to manage time effectively, prioritise tasks and achieve set targets
- Previous experience of working in a purchasing team preferably within a fast paced manufacturing environment
- Experience of working closely with suppliers
- An aptitude for figures and the ability to manage a budget
- Financial and accounting knowledge for calculating margins, gross profit and discounts
- Keen attention to detail and accuracy
- An understanding of Supply Chain Management & Logistics
- Excellent computer skills and knowledge of spreadsheets, presentation software and other stock management software and systems
- Excellent attention to detail and high standards for quality control
- Planning experience with MPS/MRP

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £45,000.00-£48,000.00 per year

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person