Buyer - Expiring soon!
Posted 02/04/2024 by Barclay Meade
Role: Buyer (Manufacturing)
Location: Leicester / Hinkley
Type: Permanent position
Salary: Circa £30-£35K
A buyer is required to join a growing procurement function as a result of exceptional sales growth. This offers the successful applicant the chance to join a market leading business who offer long term career development and progression.
Key responsibilities:
- The buyer is responsible for sourcing commodities from external suppliers to ensure a coordinated supply chain.
- Ensure stock management and supply supports customer's demand.
- Develop the supply base, identify new sources of supply and build strong relationships.
- Identifying savings opportunities through tenders, negotiations, and efficiencies
- Deliver accurate metrics, reporting and data.
- Assist with projects as required.
About you:
To apply for this role, you must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
- This is a full time site based role.
- Educated to degree level and/or a CIPS holder.
- A technical manufacturing background, Aerospace, Automotive or Defence is preferred.
- Demonstrable procurement and purchasing career success.
- Knowledge of purchasing gained in a manufacturing or engineering business.
- Excellent communicator and negotiator with a strong ability to influence.
- Passionate about developing and progressing your career in purchasing.
What's on offer?
A salary in the region of £30-£35K, excellent career prospects.
- Type:
- Permanent
- Start Date:
- ASAP
- Contract Length:
- N/A
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- Job Reference:
- 568241_1712063952
- Job ID:
- 221397036
- Applications:
- Less than 10
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