Senior Buyer
Posted 22/08/2024 by Pure Resourcing Solutions Limited
Pure are proud to be supporting a privately owned manufacturing company based in Basildon, seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Buyer to join their team.
This is a full time, permanent position which requires on site working.
Key Responsibilities:
Please contact Emily or Laura at Pure for more information on this opportunity.
This is a full time, permanent position which requires on site working.
Key Responsibilities:
- Forecast levels of demand for services and products.
- Conduct research to source the best products and suppliers regarding best value, delivery schedules, and quality.
- Forecast price trends and their impact on future activities.
- Continuously gather, analyse, interpret and act upon market intelligence.
- Purchasing materials in line with requirements/shortfall/MRP
- Inventory management
- Responsible for the shortfall list and placing orders as required for key suppliers.
- Provide cover for the Procurement Manager when required
- On-going supplier relationship and performance management activities, de-risk supply chain.
- Implement procurement strategies in alignment with the organisation's goals, objectives, and business plans.
- Assist in managing the day-to-day procurement operations, ensuring key metrics are delivered.
- Negotiate and agree on contracts, monitor the quality of service provided, and ensure all relevant legal terms are agreed upon between us and the suppliers.
- Maintain supplier relationships, align with our strategic goals, and ensure that suppliers deliver outstanding service and quality.
- Attend supplier meetings and trade conferences in the UK and overseas.
- Proven experience as a Senior Buyer
- Deep knowledge of inventory and supply chain management.
- Level 4 CIPS qualified
- Experience in managing Far East suppliers.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Experience of negotiating with third parties, with an understanding of contract law.
- Effective and up-to-date understanding of the external supply markets.
Please contact Emily or Laura at Pure for more information on this opportunity.
- Type:
- Permanent
- Start Date:
- 28/08/2024
- Contract Length:
- N/A
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- Job Reference:
- BH-64931
- Job ID:
- 222208532
- Applications:
- Less than 10
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