Buyer

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited

Your new roleA new role from Hays Procurement for an experienced Buyer to join a growth manufacturing organisation. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to stamp their mark on a challenging role and make a continued improvement to our supply chain. Applicants are sought to work within the Purchasing Department and will provide key procurement support to the Purchasing Manager and other areas of the business to ensure continuity and efficiency of production and supply. Primary responsibilities:

• Purchase goods, materials, components and services in line with specified cost, quality and delivery targets
• Ensure continuous supply of required goods and materials and communicate any supply problems which may pose a risk or impact to the business operations
• Negotiate contracts, improved prices and terms of business with suppliers and review opportunities to make business savings utilising negotiation and procurement best practice tools and methods
• Research and evaluate areas of opportunity and reduce costs where possible
• Assess and evaluate suppliers and undertake performance reviews to ensure contract compliance and manage performance improvement activities
• Ensure that a professional and consistent approach is taken in relation to all supplier relationships
• Develop relationships with internal stakeholders to understand future requirements as the business looks to further improve its product offering to meet customers’ needs
• Help to develop creative and innovative procurement processes and implement KPI’s to analyse & improve supplier performance.
• Maintain records and documentation within the department to allow full traceability, resolve invoice queries and assist with MRP, when necessary
• Work collaboratively and negotiate and engage with stakeholders and suppliers regarding new projects, supplies and initiatives and advise of impact of change on purchasing and production activities.

What you’ll need to succeed

• Minimum of CIPS Level 4, or similar qualification in Purchasing.
• Previous experience with MRP/ ERP systems.
• Proficient in the use of MS Office – Excel, Word Outlook and Teams.
• Experience in managing and negotiating with suppliers.
• Strong planning and organisational skills.
• Strong negotiation, communication, interpersonal and influencing skills.
• Have the ability to work on their own initiative with minimum supervision, prioritise work load and the skills to be a good team player.

What you’ll get in returnSalary dependent on experience and qualifications. 37.50 Hours per week, Mon-Thurs 8.00 – 4.45 pm, Friday 8.00 -12.30 pm (Early finish on a Friday). Company Incentive Scheme.Generous salary sacrifice pension plan with 7.5% Employer contributions and with 8 x salary death in service policy.23 days annual leave rising to 26 after 3 years – plus statutory days.What you need to do nowIf you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn’t quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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