Buyer

Description:

Buyer | Purchasing Officer | Procurement Buyer

Leamington Spa
Circa £40,000 depending on experience + company bonus
Permanent | Full time

This Buyer opportunity is with one of Leamington’s most respected engineering employers, known for excellent staff retention and a supportive working culture. They are now looking for a Buyer to join their purchasing team, and this would suit an experienced Purchasing Officer, Procurement Buyer or Purchaser from a manufacturing background.

The company offers outstanding benefits including:

26 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays
Company bonus
Private medical cover (after qualifying period)
Death in service benefit (4x annual salary)
Early Friday finish, with hours of 08:00 to 17:00 Monday to Thursday and 08:00 to 12:00 Friday (38 hours a week)
The Buyer role

This is a varied Buyer role covering both direct and indirect purchasing and procurement.

Direct purchasing:

Placing purchase orders and processing requisitions using MRP software
Managing inventory levels to support production schedules
Chasing late orders and working through daily shortage reports
Managing stock movement
Discussing improvements with suppliers and managing those relationships
Indirect purchasing:

Sourcing and negotiating non-production goods and services, including consumables, logistics and utilities
Leading supplier selection through RFQs, market analysis and competitive bidding
Negotiating contracts, pricing, service level agreements and commercial terms
Running supplier performance reviews, resolving issues and driving continuous improvement
Analysing spend data to identify savings
Working with internal stakeholders to understand what the business needs
What you’ll need to be considered for the Buyer role

Proven experience as a Buyer or in purchasing, procurement or supply chain, typically within a manufacturing environment
Good knowledge of ERP or MRP systems and MS Office, especially Excel
Strong negotiation and relationship building skills
Accuracy and good time management
The ability to work alone or as part of a team
A degree in business, supply chain management or a related field is preferred
If you’re a Buyer, Purchaser or Purchasing Officer looking for a highly rated employer in Leamington, this could be the ideal next step.

Suitable job titles include: Buyer, Operational Buyer, Production Buyer, Procurement Buyer, Indirect Buyer, Direct Buyer, Materials Buyer, Purchaser, Purchasing Officer, Procurement Officer, Purchasing Coordinator, Procurement Coordinator, Buyer Planner, Supply Chain Buyer.

Keywords: purchasing, procurement, supply chain, purchase orders, sourcing, negotiation, supplier management, supplier relationships, vendor management, RFQ, MRP, ERP, inventory control, stock control, expediting, cost savings, spend analysis, indirect procurement, direct materials, manufacturing, engineering.

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