We are recruiting for a new role for a Buyer with our client near Beccles. The Buyer has a range of duties and are primarily responsible for sourcing site components, consumables and leading smaller procurement initiatives.
We are looking for someone from a manufacturing buying background with strong negotiation skills.
Role Responsibilities:
*Purchase Order Admin
*Expediting
*Supplier research and sourcing
*Supplier liaison
*Negotiating and renewing local procurement contracts
*Supplier evaluation
*Hitting savings targets
*Maintaining appropriate stock levels
*Liaison with Purchasing Manager
*Identification of process improvements
*Management of procurement projects
About you:
*Previous experience in a busy procurement department within a large, complex manufacturing or process industry environment is ideal but not required
*Supplier negotiation experience
*Knowledge of procurement systems and processes including effective admin of Purchase Ordering
*Excellent commercial acumen
*Able to deliver system and process improvements
*Experience of dealing with senior, peer and sometimes challenging individuals
*Order expediting and progress chasing
*Experience in development of, and adherence to, procurement budgets and targets
*Experience of buying for manufacturing
*Excellent oral and written communication skills
*Ability to build rapport quickly with suppliers, contractors and key members of the team
*Confident advising on all aspects of procurement process including optimum solutions and effective sourcing decisions
*Excellent influencing skills
*Excellent administration skills
What we can offer you:
*Competitive Salary
*Contributory Pension
*Company Sick Pay
*26 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
Please apply with your updated CV,.