Location: Kidderminster
Salary: £27,000 (negotiable) + bonus & benefits.
Summary:
Our client is a leading manufacturer with an outstanding reputation within their field. As they continue to grow off the back of their success, they are now looking to make a key appointment within their Purchasing team.
The key focus of the role will be to support and play a lead role in the sourcing, procurement and inventory levels of key component purchases to support their manufacturing processes.
Reporting to the Procurement Manager, this will be a great opportunity for a keen, ambitious Buyer who is looking to broaden their experience.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the line manager in addressing the day-to day issues of a busy purchasing office.
- Play a role in the development of the ongoing purchasing strategy.
- Work with internal stakeholders particularly within Production to establish key, prioritised purchasing requirements.
- Negotiate effectively with suppliers and seek to build relationships with suppliers to support effective purchasing plans going forward.
- Research and identify alternative suppliers to meet changing business needs.
- Analyse data related to spend, demand and quality to support ongoing business improvements.
Key Skills/Experience:
- Possess previous experience within a buyer role preferably within a manufacturing environment.
- Be data-driven and capable of interpreting trends and issues.
- Be a team player who enjoys working collaboratively to deliver a joined up approach to purchasing and supplier management.
- Possess the personal communications skills to build relationships with external suppliers and internal teams.
- Be comfortable working within a fast-paced working environment.
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