Buyer

6 months ago


High Wycombe, United Kingdom Synergy Flavors Full time

Objectives, Roles and Responsibilities
- Conduct regular performance reviews with Suppliers and utilise Bi data
- Negotiate proposed supplier price increases to reduce negative impact on budget
- Ensure company systems (AX Dynamics/365) are kept up to date with the correct data i.e. supplier lead times, MOQ’s and raw material min stock levels
- Forecast price trends and their impact on future activities
- Conduct research to ascertain the best products and suppliers in terms of best value, delivery schedules and quality
- Support the Purchasing Assistant in their daily duties and ensure compliance to required tasks
- Purchase Raw Materials as required by systems and supply chain challenges
- Liaise with suppliers to ensure deliveries meet required production
- Actively support and work as part of Global Procurement with other Stakeholders to improve the Global Sourcing Strategy for Synergy
- Maintain data bases with accuracy to ensure full transparency i.e. price changes, supplier performance and impacts on business
- Co-ordinate with the operations team on raw material ordering and delays
- Work with the Demand Planner to maintain supply and suggest improvements as part of the Value Chain
- Management of raw material stocks through use of MRP systems and internal reporting
- Monitor quality and service issues and take corrective actions as needed
- Adhere to company procedures and audit compliance
- Perform any other duties assigned to ensure success of projects, individuals and the company

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skill and Experience (_Required to perform the job_)

Essential
- CIPS Diploma or equivalent degree in Business, Economics, Supply Chain or Purchasing/Procurement
- Keen attention to detail
- Effective communicator, both internally and externally
- Ability to prioritise effectively, processing large amounts of data within short timescales
- Creative mindset, looking for opportunities to improve current practices

Desirable
- Previous experience of working in Purchasing/Procurement
- Previous experience of working in the Flavour Industry
- Knowledge / experience of using internal specifications systems/databases


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