Buyer

Description:

Buyer – Sheffield – £40,000

Chase & Holland are proud to be working with a highly successful and innovative manufacturing business based in Sheffield who are currently seeking an experienced Buyer to join their Supply Chain team on a permanent basis.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced procurement or purchasing professional to join a fast-paced business at an exciting time of change. The successful candidate will take responsibility for sourcing and purchasing materials and components, managing supplier relationships and supporting continuous improvement across the purchasing function.

The business has recently introduced a new MRP system, transforming what was previously a largely manual purchasing process. With some changes within the existing team, they are looking for an experienced Buyer who can hit the ground running, provide immediate support and become a key member of the Supply Chain function.
A manufacturing or engineering background would be advantageous, although candidates from other product-based purchasing environments with transferable experience will also be considered. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is commercially focused, comfortable with change and keen to develop their career within a growing and progressive organisation.

Benefits:

£40,000 Salary
Permanent, full-time position
Excellent pension scheme
Holidays increasing with long service
Private healthcare
Employee ownership opportunities
Excellent progression and development opportunities
Opportunity to make a genuine impact within a growing manufacturing business
Flexible working approach
Buyer Responsibilities:

Sourcing materials, components and services to meet business and manufacturing requirements
Obtaining and benchmarking quotations to ensure competitive pricing, service and value
Developing and maintaining strong relationships with UK and international suppliers
Negotiating pricing, payment terms, contracts and service agreements
Sourcing new components using material specifications, technical requirements and engineering drawings
Supporting new product introduction projects, including supplier selection, tooling, sampling and production readiness
Identifying, assessing and onboarding new suppliers in line with quality and performance requirements
Monitoring supplier performance against agreed KPIs and driving improvements where required
Identifying opportunities for cost reduction, standardisation and process improvement
Supporting supplier risk management, contingency planning and dual-sourcing initiatives
Supporting inventory optimisation, supplier lead-time improvements and working capital objectives
Producing purchasing reports, market analysis and supplier performance information
Working closely with Operations, Quality, Finance, Sales & Marketing and wider Supply Chain teams
Supporting the effective implementation and ongoing development of the new MRP system
Reviewing purchasing processes and proactively identifying opportunities for continuous improvement
Ensuring purchasing activity supports operational requirements and wider business objectives
Managing multiple priorities and responding effectively to changing business requirements
Carrying out any other duties as reasonably required by management
Required Skills & Experience:

Previous experience within a Buyer, Purchasing, Procurement or Supply Chain role
Strong practical experience managing supplier relationships
Proven negotiation and commercial skills
Experience sourcing materials, components, products or services
Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
Experience using ERP/MRP systems
Strong Microsoft Excel skills
Ability to interpret technical specifications and engineering drawings
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to work effectively with stakeholders across Operations, Quality, Finance and Supply Chain
Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
A proactive approach to identifying problems and implementing improvements
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and adapting to changing processes
Commercially aware, with strong attention to detail
Confident challenging suppliers and internal stakeholders where required
Manufacturing or engineering experience would be highly advantageous
Experience within a product-based purchasing environment would be considered
Experience supporting NPI projects would be advantageous
Knowledge of strategic sourcing and supplier performance management would be beneficial
CIPS qualification or working towards one would be advantageous but is not essential
If you are interested in finding out about this exciting Buyer opportunity, please click ‘apply now’.
Chase & Holland acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. We specialise in finance, supply chain, HR, IT and office support recruitment and comfortably service Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Staffordshire and Lincolnshire