£24K/yr to £28K/yr
Borough of Rossendale, England
Permanent, Variable

Buyer

Posted by NJR Recruitment.

Buyer

Rossendale

Raw Materials

My Client, a family owned specialist manufacturer now has an excellent opportunity for a Buyer to join their team based in Rossendale. Working as part of a fast-paced Purchasing function you will ensure adequate availability of raw materials and Goods Not For Resale (GNFR) to meet the ongoing needs of the business.

Duties include:

  • Place purchase orders as required to ensure timely receipt in line with the requirements of the business
  • Proactively manage supplier order books to include order confirmations, expediting orders, and chasing late deliveries
  • Building relationships with suppliers and negotiating best pricing for spot buys and contract requirements
  • Identify, qualify, and on-board new suppliers from global supplier base
  • Source new and existing raw materials from global supplier base using RFQ and sample process
  • Ad-hoc project work and additional support to Senior Procurement Officer and Purchasing Manager

The successful candidate will have:

  • Experience in a purchasing role - ideally within manufacturing
  • MS Office 365 including Word and Excel experience
  • Good understanding of supply chain processes and best practise with an awareness of impact to other areas of the business
  • Demonstrates problem solving abilities
  • Ability to be organised and to manage own time effectively
  • The ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships and act as a team player
  • High level of accuracy and attention to detail
  • Ability to communicate effectively and be able to clearly explain issues to suppliers and colleagues

Apply online or for further information contact one of our specialist consultants quoting reference number: NJR15327

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