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This is a permanent position working Monday to Friday 8am-5pm offering a salary up to £35k per annum based on experience with the opportunity to work from home 1 day per week following a successful 6 month probationary period. Fantastic benefits are also on offer including increased annual leave with level of service, 1 month sabbatical after 10 years, annual bonus based on company performance, annual cricket match etc!!
As Buyer reporting into the Procurement Manager working in a team of 4 others you will play a crucial role in ensuring timely and cost-effective execution of customer orders, directly influencing the company's success with your efforts in cost-saving measures and supplier management being truly acknowledged and valued.
Key Responsibilities will include:
- Develop and lead supplier selection strategies and manage existing suppliers through audits and KPI metrics.
- Liaise with internal stakeholders to ensure sufficient cashflow, payment terms, stock holding, packaging, handling, and compliance.
- Conduct supplier visits and audits to maintain high performance.
- Perform quarterly supplier reviews, negotiating service and costs to meet company objectives.
- Create and support Service Level Agreements (SLAs) with suppliers.
- Manage daily system updates, vendor card management, and pricing breaks.
- Resolve invoice queries and conduct benchmarking exercises for cost efficiency.
- Plan inventory considering sales demand, stock safety levels, and cashflow.
- Introduce new suppliers following controlled processes, including QC and ethical audits.
- Draft supplier and service agreements, and maintain commodity strategies.
- Execute cost-saving plans where necessary.
Required Skills and Experience
- Minimum of 4 years in a Buyer/ Procurement role or 5 years in a supply chain role.
- Understanding of Procurement code of conduct and global practices.
- Proficiency in Excel and experience with ERP systems like MS Dynamics Navision or SAP would be ideal but training can be given.
- CIPS qualification is desirable or the ambition to work towards this would be great
- Ability to interpret technical drawings and analyse data/ KPIs.
- Comfortable working under pressure with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Full clean driving licence
Benefits Include:
- 23 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays - increasing to 27 days with level of service
- Private Healthcare with AXA PPP
- Company Pension Scheme
- Fun Committee (Cricket Match, Xmas Party, Company Fun Olympics etc)
- Personal Development
This Buyer role is perfect for a driven individual with a passion for procurement and a desire to make a tangible impact. If you possess the skills and experience outlined, this could be the next step in your professional journey.
Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy.
