I am recruiting for an experienced and dynamic Senior Buyer to join a growing procurement team in a £multi-million manufacturing business near Wigan. This is an exciting opportunity to take on a key role within our procurement department, offering a competitive salary of up to £45,000.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee two purchasing staff, ensuring duties are carried out in a timely manner and to a high standard.
- Set and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for the department.
- Manage all purchasing activities, including raw materials, packaging, and miscellaneous items for multiple sites.
- Negotiate prices, terms, and conditions with suppliers.
- Arrange regular meetings with suppliers.
- Run the Supplier Quality Assurance System.
- Ensure correct documentation is sent to new suppliers, including Quality & REACH questionnaires, and ensure they are completed.
- Obtain Technical Data Sheets (TDS) and Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for new products from new suppliers.
- Generate weekly purchasing figures for the Directors, monthly stock reports, and quarterly purchasing reports for the Managing Director.
- Ensure the year-end stock count is completed accurately and the report is generated.
- SOP and Manual Updates: Write and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the Purchasing Department and update the Purchasing Manual as needed.
- Costings: Provide quarterly costings for the Finance Department.
- Meetings: Chair the Monthly Purchasing Departmental Meeting.
- Stock Management: Ensure raw materials and packaging are purchased and in stock to allow the Production/Planning team to implement the Production Plan.
Key Requirements:
- Minimum of 5 years' experience in procurement - ideally, all experience within chemical procurement
- IT literate and able to pick up new systems quickly
- Strong negotiation skills
- Strong stakeholder management and stakeholder engagement skills
- Excellent organisational skills
- Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously
This role is perfect for someone looking to take the next step in their career within a dynamic and supportive team. You will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on this business's procurement processes and contribute to the overall success of the company.
On offer is up to £45,000 + 33 days holiday (including bank holidays - and 5 days needs to be saved for a Christmas/NY shutdown period). You will also receive Bupa private medical insurance after 6 months' service.
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