Senior Procurement Specialist

4 weeks ago


Bridgend, Bridgend county borough, United Kingdom GET STAFFED ONLINE RECRUITMENT LIMITED Full time
Job Title: Senior Buyer

Job Reference: Not Applicable

Company: GET STAFFED ONLINE RECRUITMENT LIMITED

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Buyer to join our procurement team. As a Senior Buyer, you will be responsible for coordinating the purchasing of goods, raw materials, and equipment, both domestically and internationally, to ensure the company's operational needs are met.

You will work closely with our Sales and Commercial teams to source raw materials and finished products for new and existing customers, identify gaps in the market, and negotiate contracts with suppliers.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Research and analyse current and future buying trends, markets, styles, and products to inform purchasing decisions.
  • Identify quality standards and ensure that all products meet those standards.
  • Negotiate 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 regulations.
  • 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 and coaching a team of 2 buyers.
  • Plan production schedules with MPS/MRP.
  • Experience of Repeaters, Runners, and Strangers.
  • Monitor and advise on any issues that 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.
  • Ensure that a professional and consistent approach is taken in relation to all supplier relationships.
  • Ensure compliance to company guidelines, purchasing policies, and procedures.
  • Conduct research for new components and suppliers.
  • Collaborate with suppliers to resolve price, quality, delivery, or invoice issues.
  • Look to drive a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and innovation, with an emphasis on embracing technology to maximise efficiency.
  • Ensure housekeeping within the work area is maintained at the highest level, ensuring adherence to required standards at all times.
  • Ensure and maintain a safe working environment by adherence to HSE requirements.
  • To conduct or assist with any duties as deemed necessary in connection with the business.
Requirements:
  • Previous experience in dealing with the Far East.
  • Management of a 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 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 and 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.
Desirable:
  • Degree or equivalent in Business, Accounting, or Marketing.
  • CIPS.


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