Buyer

Wirral Permanent £37,000 - £40,000 per year
  • Excellent opportunity to work in growing business!
  • Previous experience in a similar role required

About Our Client

My client are a Global Manufacturing business with sites across the world. They pride themselves on their culture and values, which put their customers at the heart of what they do. They are seeking a Buyer to join them as part of their Global team.

Job Description

Key responsibilities for the Buyer will be:

  • Raising Purchase Orders for raw materials
  • Negotiation with suppliers to achieve best possible pricing and terms
  • Review any risks to supply for key raw materials and assist in implementation of sourcing strategies to mitigate these risks
  • Reporting on forecasts to the global team, pulling data from MRP systems
  • Participating in supplier audits
  • Supplier management and relationship building

The Successful Applicant

The successful candidate for the Buyer position will have/be:

  • Previous experience in a Purchasing role (2 years minimum) within a Manufacturing capacity
  • Experience working with MRP systems (SAP would be advantageous)
  • Strong Excel skills
  • Analytically minded
  • A confident communicator who is able to present to all levels of the business
  • Strong relationship building skills
  • CIPs would be desirable but not essential

What's on Offer

On offer for the successful candidate is:

  • Salary of up to £40,000 per year
  • 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
  • Flexible working hours
  • Highly competitive pension scheme
  • Holiday Purchase Scheme
  • Private Medical & Dental
  • Gym membership
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Life Assurance
  • Plus many other benefits!
Contact
Melissa McGuire
Quote job ref
JN-112023-6241380
Phone number
+44 113 243 7743

Job summary

Job function
Procurement & Supply Chain
Subsector
Direct Procurement
Sector
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Wirral
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Melissa McGuire
Consultant phone
+44 113 243 7743
Job reference
JN-112023-6241380