Senior Buyer

Senior Buyer, Manufacturing Supply ChainHybrid working potentialDiamond Search Recruitment are delighted to be assisting our well-established and innovative manufacturing client in the hire of a new Senior Buyer. Main duties include;

• Purchasing of direct materials in line with operational requirements. Actioning the requirements of MRP.
• Re-phasing deliveries and expediting where necessary.
• Maintaining part and procurement parameters in MRP/ERP, i.e. supplier lead times, strategic safety stocks, yields.
• Ensure all purchase orders and amendments are always up to date in the supply chain system.
• Running tender processes for new requirements, negotiating pricing and terms and conditions.
• Develop and maintain proactive supplier relationships.
• Inventory management. Work with internal and external partners to optimise stock and ensure stock is provided in line with product lifecycle and business requirements.
• Identify and manage cost reduction initiatives.
• Supplier Quality - work with suppliers and other departments to ensure robust corrective actions are in place to deal with non-conformity

Ideal candidates will have the following;

• CIPS or working experience to match in a procurement role, from any similar industries or FMCG, ideally 3 years +.
• Knowledge and experience of running MRP systems.
• Experience in implementing Pull Control or Vendor Managed Inventory processes with suppliers.
• Fantastic relationship building skills and the ability to work in a complex and fast faced environment.

As well as a competitive salary and training, company benefits include;

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Company pension pays 6%
• Company bonus scheme
• Health Cash Plan

Apply Today!Diamond Search Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency regarding this vacancy.