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Buyer

Symmetric Recruitment Ltd
Posted 17 hours ago, valid for 20 days
Location

Bristol, GB BS1 4RR, England

Salary

£36,000 - £50,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • A new Buyer role has opened up in Bristol with a salary of up to £45K depending on experience and a company bonus scheme.
  • The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 2 years' experience in a procurement environment, preferably within the Defence or Engineering/Manufacturing sectors.
  • Key responsibilities include managing supplier relationships, converting purchase requisitions to orders, and supporting procurement processes.
  • The company offers ongoing funding for personal development and promotes a hybrid working environment, emphasizing work-life balance.
  • Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply, as the company values innovation and integrity within its inclusive culture.

Buyer - New Role

Up to £45K DOE + Company Bonus

Progression Opportunities

Ongoing funding for personal Development

Hybrid Working Available

A vacancy has arisen for an experienced Buyer, preferably from a Defence or Engineering / Manufacturing sector background to join an established Bristol-based Engineering / Defence Services SME based in Bristol. They deliver complex manufacturing and critical services to UK Primes and the MoD and are growing due to winning a number of large contracts.

As a Buyer, you will be responsible for the day-to-day Operational Performance oversight. You will be integral to delivering innovative supply chain solutions to support further growth opportunities pursued by the business.

We will support your development funding additional qualifications and strive and support a good work life balance, with an aggressive salary package and profit share scheme.

We are a small team where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds who will bring passion and innovation to the role.

Main duties

  • Manage Team Members and lead Supplier Management and Engagement
  • Convert Purchase Requisitions to Purchase Orders and issue to suppliers.
  • Prepare, issue and review supplier RFQ’s, recommending preferred options to all relevant Stakeholders.
  • Identify resolutions for critical path supply.
  • Responsible for developing and maintaining key supplier relationships and support supplier performance improvement.
  • Take ownership of Order Book Management activities, liaising with suppliers to ensure materials / components are bought in line with customer requirements and contractual lead-times are achieved.
  • Manage goods in and invoice queries associated with your order book.
  • Ensure data accuracy of the ERP system is maintained with valid pricing and purchase requirements.
  • Support the Procurement Manager in the tendering and sourcing process in accordance with agreed project deliverables.
  • Support in Strategic Sourcing to ensure best practice sourcing and pricing portfolio is achieved.
  • Confidently negotiate and agree Terms and Conditions, and contractual agreements including the flow-down and management of KPI’s.

Professional Skills / Abilities:

  • Able to establish strong relationships with key stakeholders across the business.
  • Good understanding of Procurement within a Project Management function
  • Must be self-motivated with a flexible approach to workload.
  • Excellent I.T. Skills (Microsoft Excel essential).
  • Strong attention to detail (essential).
  • Data analysis skills.
  • Basic understanding of engineering (desirable).

Experience & Qualifications

  • Minimum 2 years’ experience within a procurement environment (essential)
  • Educated to Degree Level Qualification (or working towards) in relevant subject.
  • Membership of a relevant professional body e.g., CIPS (desirable but not essential).
  • MRP Skills (IFS desirable but not essential).
  • Full Driving Licence and willingness to travel.
  • Ability to obtain the relevant basic Security Clearance (SC)

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