A successful manufacturing and distribution services business require a Buyer. Applicants need previous purchasing and stock / inventory control expertise, commercial acumen and a command of intermediate MS Excel functions.
This position is available on a 12 month FTC basis.
The Buyer will join a team of Buyers reporting into a Procurement Manager. The focus of the role is the purchasing of stock and services in-line with customer forecast, whilst seeking to optimise inventory and stock levels.
Tasks of the Buyer will include:
- Management of the Purchase order process
- Stock management within company MRP and MS Excel
- Supplier relationship and performance management
- Set MOQ and buffer/safety stock levels
- Investigation of alternative suppliers with current vendors cannot deliver
- Stakeholder engagement - sales, production, engineering etc.
Buyer applicants should meet the following criteria:
- Procurement or Purchasing experience, as a Buyer, Senior Buyer, Junior Buyer, Purchasing Assistant etc.
- Appreciation of inventory management, stock management and forecasting
- MRP and MS Excel expertise (intermediate functions)
- Organised, self-motivated and pro-active
- Happy to work on a 12 month FTC basis