SF Recruitment are looking for a Buyer to join their Nottingham based client. Reporting to the Head of Procurement the Buyer will be responsible for supporting the procurement team ensuring all operational needs are met. This is a full-time permanent role working Monday to Friday paying up to £35,000. This role will also include hybrid working.
The purpose of this role will be to ensure continuous supply of required goods, materials, components and services. You will be required to support the purchasing team where necessary ensuring purchase orders are raised in a timely manner, negotiating with suppliers, paying attention to price, quality and delivery.
Main Duties
- Place purchase orders
- Rescheduling delivery dates with suppliers
- Expediting material deliveries
- Reconciling purchase order acknowledgements with details on all orders placed
- Inventory reduction through logistics parameters optimisation
- Ensure lead-time data within the ERP system is kept up to date
- To place consumable orders to meet the business needs
- Process supplier invoice queries
- Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders to ensure all business requirements are passed on to suppliers
Essential
- Proven experience as a Buyer
- Commercially minded
- Excellent negotiation and communication skills
- Analytical thinker
- Ability to develop and maintain relationships
This is a fast-paced environment and suitable candidates will have experience of working in similar roles previously and be able to work under pressure and solve problems in a timely manner. The client is looking for somebody who has a positive approach to work. You will need outstanding communication skills with a positive mindset. This is a key role for the business and they are looking for somebody who is reliable, flexible and can remain calm under pressure.
If you think you have the relevant skillset and would like further details please get in touch today.