Senior Buyer
Posted 12/04/2024 by Barclay Meade
As a Senior Buyer, you will play a vital role in managing the procurement process to ensure the efficient and timely acquisition of goods and services.
Key Responsibilities:
- * Ensuring purchase orders are placed in a timely manner in relation to new components required for NPI and checking progress to ensure they are delivered to schedule.
* Negotiate on pricing, quantities and lead times.
* Ensuring any last-minute design changes are actioned in a timely manner.
* Maintaining the correct level of stock to fulfil production requirements and maintain an optimal level of stock holding
* Work alongside all departments within the business and communicate effectively with them on forecasted arrival dates for stock.
* Producing reports on purchasing related activities.
* Working within the ERP system to generate purchase orders that form the basis of regular stock purchasing, in line with forecast agreed from sales.
* Record and maintain accurate computerised records of all purchasing activities.
* Conduct market research and analysis to identify trends, market conditions, and potential risks and opportunities.
* Stay updated on industry trends, new products, and market conditions to make informed purchasing decisions
Job Requirements:
- * Able to communicate well, adapting to a wide range of people
* Creative and problem solver
* Excellent numerical skills with the ability to analyse information and prepare reports
* A hardworking and reliable attitude, able to work autonomously but collaboratively
* Able to work on own initiative and to tight deadlines
* Self-motivated and sets high standards
* Able to remain calm and focused under pressure
* Willing to take on new challenges and driven to continually improve
* Strong IT skills, with experience in Microsoft Office
* Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings (desirable)
* ERP Software experience necessary (Priority desirable but not essential
If you are an experienced Senior Buyer looking for a new challenge in a dynamic industry, our client offers a competitive salary and benefits package, along with excellent career development opportunities. Apply now to join their team!
- Type:
- Permanent
- Start Date:
- ASAP
- Contract Length:
- N/A
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- Job Reference:
- 569488_1712934787
- Job ID:
- 221465754
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