Senior Buyer

Senior Buyer, Manufacturing Supply Chain
Hybrid working potential

Diamond Search Recruitment are delighted to be assisting our well-established and innovative manufacturing client in the hire of a new Senior Buyer.

Main duties include;

* Purchasing of direct materials in line with operational requirements. Actioning the requirements of MRP.

* Re-phasing deliveries and expediting where necessary.

* Maintaining part and procurement parameters in MRP/ERP, i.e. supplier lead times, strategic safety stocks, yields.

* Ensure all purchase orders and amendments are always up to date in the supply chain system.

* Running tender processes for new requirements, negotiating pricing and terms and conditions.

* Develop and maintain proactive supplier relationships.

* Inventory management. Work with internal and external partners to optimise stock and ensure stock is provided in line with product lifecycle and business requirements.

* Identify and manage cost reduction initiatives.

* Supplier Quality – work with suppliers and other departments to ensure robust corrective actions are in place to deal with non-conformity

Ideal candidates will have the following;

* CIPS or working experience to match in a procurement role, from any similar industries or FMCG, ideally 3 years +.

* Knowledge and experience of running MRP systems.

* Experience in implementing Pull Control or Vendor Managed Inventory processes with suppliers.

* Fantastic relationship building skills and the ability to work in a complex and fast faced environment.

As well as a competitive salary and training, company benefits include;

* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

* Company pension pays 6%

* Company bonus scheme

* Health Cash Plan

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