Buyer

Buyer

My client, a world leading Engineering business are seeking a Buyer to support the Senior Buyer in purchasing products essential to the business and the management of key supplier accounts as well as new supplier contracts of varying size. This is a great opportunity for somebody looking to developing their career in purchasing.

Buyer Job Requirements

• To monitor or expedite due or overdue orders
• Update BU production schedules daily following overnight GRN report
• To place or amend purchase orders in line with the authorisation procedures, both Direct and Indirect categories
• Instigate and maintain supplier folders, agreements, introduce confidentiality agreements, log order acknowledgements and action invoice queries in a timely manner.
• Analyse and negotiate proposed supplier price increases in line with agreed procedures and conduct supplier audits using standard documents and reports available.
• To carry out short term assignments/initiatives/exercises as requested.
• To maintain data,gather data, supplement data to support  informed decision making / fact finding reports

Buyer Experience Requirements

Previous experience of conducting supplier audits beneficial.

Purchasing/Supply Chain purchasing experience (preferably gained from within a manufacturing/engineering environment).

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Excellent presentation and negotiation skills.

For further details apply now or call Chris Rooum on 07471902694

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