Buyer

Our client, a hugely successful and well-established manufacturer based in Bungay, are currently seeking a Buyer to join their team.

This is a full time, permanent position, working 8:30am - 5:00pm, Monday - Friday, based in Bungay.

Benefits:

Competitive Salary
Contributory Pension
Company Sick Pay
26 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
Life Assurance
Cycle Scheme
Free Onsite Car Parking (Subject to Availability)
Health & Wellbeing Support

Key Skills, Experience & Qualifications:

Previous experience in a busy procurement department within a large, complex manufacturing or process industry environment is ideal but not required
Supplier negotiation experience
Knowledge of procurement systems and processes including effective admin of Purchase Ordering
Able to deliver system and process improvements
Experience of dealing with senior, peer and sometimes challenging individuals
Order expediting and progress chasing
Experience in development of, and adherence to, procurement budgets and targets
Experience of buying for manufacturing
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to build rapport quickly with suppliers, contractors and key members of the team
Confident advising on all aspects of procurement process including optimum solutions and effective sourcing decisions
Excellent influencing skills
Excellent administration skills

Our client will fully fund the successful candidate in gaining their Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPS) professional qualification or will cover the remainder of the cost if the successful candidate is already part way though their CIPS qualification.

Role Responsibilities:

Purchase Order Administration
Expediting
Supplier research and sourcing
Supplier liaison
Negotiating and renewing local procurement contracts
Supplier evaluation
Hitting savings targets
Maintaining appropriate stock levels
Liaison with Purchasing Manager
Identification of process improvements
Management of procurement projects

The Buyer has a range of duties and are primarily responsible for sourcing site components, consumables and leading smaller procurement initiatives.

Todd Hayes Ltd is an equal opportunities employer. Due to the large number of applications we receive I’m afraid we are unable to respond to everyone individually however your details will remain on file should another suitable opportunity become available moving forward.

If we can take your application further, we will of course be in touch.

Todd Hayes is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Todd Hayes Ltd