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Buyer / Senior Buyer - Industrial Manufacturing
Our client ar currently looking to recruit an experienced and pro-active, CIPS Qualified Buyer / Senior Buyer for their Purchasing team. Reporting to the Purchasing Manager you will be responsible for managing the procurement of materials and services, maintaining supplier relationships and driving cost-saving initiatives. You will work closely with internal departments to meet material requirements and ensure supply chain performance aligns with company expectations.
Buyer / Senior Buyer - Main Responsibilities:
Raise and amend purchase orders via SAP, ensuring alignment with Material Requirements Planning (MRP) system demands.
Update and maintain accurate material pricing in SAP, ensuring records are current and reflect the latest agreements.
Liaise and maintain strong communication with suppliers, fostering long-term, mutually beneficial relationships.
Negotiate prices, terms, and conditions with suppliers to ensure the best possible value for the company.
Monitor and manage On-Time In-Full (OTIF) expectations from suppliers, addressing any issues that arise.
Prepare formal tenders via the Request for Quotation (RFQ) and New Product Development (NPD) processes, ensuring competitive pricing and service.
Lead and participate in process improvement initiatives, working towards streamlining procurement operations.
Drive savings initiatives, striving to meet or exceed annual cost-saving targets.
Handle and resolve invoice discrepancies, supplier queries, and internal concerns in a timely and efficient manner.
Provide detailed and prompt responses to internal and external customer concerns, following established procedures.
Buyer / Senior Buyer - Skills & Experience
Previous experience working as a Buyer / Senior Buyer within an industrial / general manufacturing environment
Hold or be studying towards CIPS qualification (Level 4 minimum is required)
SAP experience would be highly desirable
Self-motivated with the ability to work on your own initiative
Ability to build and manage strong working relationships
Ability to identify both short-term savings and longer-term opportunities to add value
Strong negotiation skills with the ability to leverage cost savings whilst maintaining service levelsFor further details on this opportunity contact Jason Wallis in the first instance
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