A fantastic opportunity for a Buyer or Purchasing Buyer to join a well-established manufacturing business based in Tamworth with a salary up to £34,000.
The Buyer will sit in the Purchasing team, with excellent progression and development opportunities.
Candidates will have previous experience within purchasing or procurement specifically within a manufacturing environment, at buyer or junior buyer level and be keen and motivated to progress in their career.
Role responsibilities of the Project Buyer include:
- Building relationships with suppliers and negotiating with them for the best price, quantities and delivery timescales
- Managing and developing supplier relationships
- Provide analysis on costs, including new and existing and providing cost reductions
- Reseaching, selecting and procuring quality products and materials
- Working with purchasing team to ensure appropriate orders to maintain product availability
- Creating and developing a strategic long-term plan for the category
Person Specification of the Project Buyer:
- Previous experience in a purchasing or procurement or Buyer role within manufacturing
- Knowledge of MRP systems
- Confidently in dealing with several suppliers
- Strong persuasion skills to manage and influence at all levels of the company
- Driven and motivated individual with a desire to progress
Salary
Up to £34k
This position is based fully on site with no hybrid working
This role will be well suited to you if you have held a role within purchasing or procurement as a Buyer, Sourcing Specialist, Category Specialist, Junior Buyer, Procurement Specialist, Project Buyer and Procurement Officer, Purchaser, Purchasing Specialist and Purchasing Buyer