Buyer

Pure Resourcing Solutions

Posted a day ago, valid for 14 days

Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk IP28 6LD

£25,000 - £30,000 per annum

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

I am recruiting for a Buyer for a manufacturing client in Bury St Edmunds who will implement the procurement strategy for purchased materials.
The successful candidate will manage day-to-day operations for a designated portfolio of products and will be the main contact for product-related decisions.
Candidates should ideally have a qualification in Supply Chain and experience in a Procurement or Supply Chain environment.
The position offers a salary of £40,000 to £45,000 and requires at least three years of relevant experience.
Key responsibilities include supplier negotiations, process improvements, and maintaining inventory levels.

I am recruiting for a Buyer to join my manufacturing client in Bury St Edmunds who will implement the procurement strategy for all purchased materials. The successful candidate will be the main contact for product related decisions to achieve operational goals of the business. Roles and responsibilities:

Working collaboratively with team members and stakeholders
identify opportunities for process improvements
Manage day to day operations for a designated portfolio of products
Execute procurement activities with autonomy for sustainable sourcing
Manage medium to large spend categories within the assigned product portfolio
Maintain inventory levels and ensure continuous supply
Arrange and participate in supplier meetings and industry events
Run contract reports and MRP
Present market data and insights to stakeholders
Implement cost saving initiatives
Supplier negotiations
Monitor global markets and staying up to date on market conditions
Advise and assist stakeholders on procurement related matters
Any other duties which arise which contribute to the successful running of the procurement function

Requirements for the role:

Ideally a qualification in Supply Chain
Experience working within a Procurement or Supply Chain environment
Strong commercial acumen
Collaborative team player
Strong ERP knowledge
Flexibility to travel where necessary
Experience of purchasing a high volume of SKU's

For more information on this position, please contact Emily at Pure.

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