Purchaser
2 days ago
We are a market leader in manufacturing trailers and spreading machinery for the agricultural market. Due to our ongoing growth, we are looking to strengthen our Purchasing team with an experienced, enthusiastic, and self-motivated Purchaser.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced individual to join our company working closely with the Purchasing Manager and Operations team to deliver business objectives.
**Key Responsibilities**:
- Contribute to the overall business strategy and annual budget process.
- Responsible for managing relationships and negotiating with key suppliers at a senior and strategic level.
- Support, implement and maintain a supplier relationship and evaluation process to measure effective supplier performance and compliance.
- Support consistent supplier management and introduction.
- Work collaboratively, negotiate and engage with key stakeholders to facilitate delivery and compliance with the purchasing strategy.
- Communicate with stakeholders the impact of market change and potential effects on supply. Recommend solutions without compromising quality or service while optimising cost.
- Contribute to new business initiatives and projects and review and communicate the impact on Purchasing and distribution activities.
- Support strategy and best practices to ensure achievement of overall business objectives.
- Work with the Purchasing Manager to achieve specific annual performance goals and departmental objectives including KPIs, Financial Budget and Control.
**Skills and Attributes**:
- Experience in a Purchasing/Procurement role with a proven record of delivering excellent supply change management.
- Excellent negotiation skills and commercial awareness.
- A driven and motivated individual with a strong analytical mindset and a desire to progress.
- Ability to manage varying priorities and work to tight deadlines.
- Strong communication skills.
- Persistent strength of character and able to challenge status quo, whilst working collaboratively with stakeholders.
- Expert at building collaborative relationships internal and external to ensure processes run smoothly and efficiently.
- Full driving licence.
- SAP Business One experience is preferable but not essential.
- Occasional travel to other sites may be required.
In return Ktwo offer a comprehensive salary based on experience and the opportunity to make a real difference to the company as it continues to expand.
**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent
**Salary**: £29,000.00-£31,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Aylesbury, HP17 8DD: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
**Experience**:
- Purchasing: 1 year (preferred)
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