Buyer

Description:

Purchaser, Chesterfield, Monday to Friday 8.30am - 4.30pm, office based, salary negotiable

Arlington Moore is working with a successful, growing company in the Chesterfield area, who design and install some amazing products that can transform lives. They are now looking to appoint a Buyer / Purchaser to work in their procurement team based in Chesterfield.

Primarily, the Purchaser role will involve researching and sourcing new products, with emphasis on sourcing market leading products and ensuring these products meet company quality and safety standards.

The Buyer / Purchaser role will have specific responsibility for:

* Maintaining strong working relationships with suppliers through effective communication and visits

* Monitoring stock levels and supplier chain effectiveness

* Placing orders for consumable items for production

* Ensuring orders are received on time

* Managing product returns

* Keeping the ERP system updated with correct product information

* Evaluating and monitoring supplier performance relating to quality, delivery and pricing

* Working closely with departmental managers and focus groups looking at trend analysis to ensure they remain market leaders

* Attending trade shows and exhibitions

We believe the ideal Purchaser / Buyer candidate should possess the following skills and attributes:

* Experience in procurement / purchasing / buying

* Strong communication and negotiation skills and be confident speaking with suppliers

* Ability to make clear decisions on new product choices

* Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks and work to multiple deadlines

* Self-motivated with the ability to work in a high-pressure environment

This is an exciting time for a Buyer / Purchaser to join one of the world’s leaders in their field and would suit either an already established Buyer, Procurement Specialist or Purchaser but we would also be interested in applicants who purchase as part of their role such as a Purchasing Assistant or Assistant Buyer, Procurement Assistant or Supply Chain Coordinator.

This role has been advertised by Arlington Moore. Arlington Moore has been established since 2006 recruiting throughout the UK.

Please note that we will try to respond to you, however if you have not heard from us within 14 days then you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note that all applications are treated confidentially and on no occasion will we pass your CV on to a third party without speaking with you.

Arlington Moore Search & Selection are committed to equal opportunities in employment in which individuals are selected and treated based on their relevant merits and abilities without regard to race, religion, colour, sex, age, national origin, disability or sexual orientation