Buyer

4 weeks ago


Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom The People Co. Full time

Would you like to create a whole new procurement division for a fast-growing company? Our client based in the Newcastle area are searching for a Procurement Manager to join their business in a new and exciting role.

Job Role
Source cost-effective materials and services for the business within agreed specifications and timelines

Requirements
- Negotiate pricing and manage costs for assigned spend
- Collaborate with warehouse and production team to understand requirements
- Develop and maintain relationships with existing and new suppliers
- Maintain expert knowledge of assigned categories and suppliers including industry trends, economic factors, supply chain and sustainability issues
- Forecast price trends and maintain forward pricing for assigned categories
- Identify continuous improvement programs for assigned category spend
- Support R&D, Sales and suppliers in new product development
- Collaborate with the Quality Team to minimise and resolve supplier quality issues
- Manage product supply to meet the business needs and ensure appropriate stock levels
- Contribute to the development of the procurement strategy

Personal Profile
- Previous commercial purchasing/buying experience, preferably within an FMCG environment
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to work under pressure, manage time effectively and deliver according to deadlines
- Analytically and process minded
- Ability to deliver commercially driven negotiations
- Demonstrates integrity, a strong work ethic and upholds the company values and principals
- Computer literate

Ref Code: FMW40928
- Employer- The People Co.- Location- Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear- Salary- £30k-£40k per annum- Closing date- 16 Mar 2023- Contract Type- Permanent- Function- Purchasing- Business Sector- Food Manufacturing


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