Buyer – Heanor / Hybrid – £30,000 - £35,000 + CIPSChase & Holland are proud to be working with an established and innovative business who are looking to recruit a Buyer to join their team.Working under the support of the Purchasing Manager, this key role will be responsible for day to day purchasing, sub-contract manufacture and proprietary purchases of goods and services for the business.The business is currently working on some really exciting projects with some big clients so it’s a great time to join!In Return You’ll Receive:

25 days annual leave + bank holidays
Flexible hybrid working (work from home 2 days per week)
CIPS study support & development
6% matched pension scheme
Annual salary reviews
Free onsite parking

Buyer Responsibilities:

Purchase equipment and services to support project leaders and internal customers as required. This process will include the preparation of enquiries, purchase orders, evaluation of bids and contractual negotiations, to optimise returns achieving/improving upon budgeted costs, ensuring ‘best practice’
Manage suppliers to meet objectives related to cost, delivery, performance, schedule and delivery
Negotiate with suppliers on lead-time, cost and quality
Expedite suppliers and produce regular feedback to the project team
Perform regular performance review with suppliers to drive continuous improvements
Coordinate documentation approvals, submissions and monitor returns
Provide assistance to Business Development & applications department in the form of advice and estimates for costs of manufacture and shipping
Undertake alternative supplier evaluations in readiness for future strategic challenges, within the supply chain, when required
Provide support as required to the other members of the procurement team
Monitor supplier inventory, and provide support to members of the finance team, ensuring accurate financial year end stock sheets are submitted in a timely manner

Hours: Monday to Friday. 8:30am – 5pm (Flexi time) with 1 hour lunchRequired Skills & Experience:

2 years+ experience working in a Purchasing role (essential)
Negotiation and influencing skills (essential)
Experienced working within an engineering/manufacturing environment (desirable)
Have basic understanding of engineers drawings (desirable)

If you are interested in finding out about this exciting Buyer opportunity, please click ‘apply now’.Chase & Holland acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. We specialise in finance, supply chain, HR, IT and office support recruitment and comfortably service Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Staffordshire and Lincolnshire