Buyer

4K Consulting

Posted 15 hours ago, valid for 7 days

Loughborough, Nottinghamshire LE12 6LQ, England

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

The company is seeking a Buyer with a minimum of 2 years of experience in a Buying, Procurement, or Supply Chain role.
The position offers a competitive salary with a bonus of up to 10% and support for further qualifications.
The role involves direct buying, managing a budget of approximately £10 million, and working closely with a Senior Buyer.
Candidates should be degree qualified in a relevant field and ideally have or be working towards a CIPS qualification.
The work environment is flexible, with a hybrid model requiring about 2 days in the office each week.

Are you a Buyer looking to join a company offering great development and career progression opportunities? A Procurement Executive who wants to be part of a global, industry leader? A Supply Chain Analyst looking for that next step in their career?? If so, then read on.....

What's on offer

Great salary and benefits
Up to 10% bonus
Support with courses and qualifications
Great long-term career progression on a global level
Working for an industry leader
Flexible working environment

The role

Direct buying
Working within a team of 6 and very closely with an experienced Senior Buyer
Responsible for a category of around 15-20 suppliers and a budget of circa £10m
Managing suppliers, negotiating prices, assessing risk, and leading/ being a part of projects
Travelling to suppliers, mainly in the UK but occasionally Europe
Hybrid role - approx 2 days in the office
Mon-Fri 8-4/ 9-5 but can be flexible

What you need

Degree qualified in a relevant subject i.e. business, supply chain etc
Ideally either CIPS qualified or working towards CIPS qualification
Min of 2 years experience in a Buying/ Procurement/ Supply Chain role
Experience of direct buying
Good analytical/ numerical skills
Must be able to drive

If this role sounds of interest to you, please send your CV along with some further information as to why you are suitable and interested.

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