- Interpret the Company requirement plan and generate or amend order cover as appropriate
- Progress Purchase orders to facilitate customer on time delivery
- Analyse buying patterns and predict future trends, while managing stock levels and reacting to change in demand and logistics
- Meet and assess suppliers with respect to their suitability, processes, capacity, quality, negotiate terms of contracts including site visits and audits as required
- Maintain relationships with existing suppliers and take ownership of any quality issues or complaints
- Secure long term cost agreements with local, national and international suppliers, and identify new opportunities to meet prototype/production build/cost
- Continually review all purchase and supply agreements to ensure cost effectiveness, efficiency and quality is maintained
- Maintain and manage electronic and manual systems with a high level of accuracy
- Record and report performance data for vendors. Supplier’s management
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Goldhawk Associates
Posted 12 days ago, valid for 7 days
Maidstone, Kent ME17 2BE, England
£30,000 - £36,000 per annum
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- Our client, a global manufacturing business in Marden, is seeking to hire a Buyer.
- The role requires a minimum of 3 years of experience in procurement or supply chain management.
- The Buyer will be responsible for managing purchase orders, analyzing buying patterns, and maintaining supplier relationships.
- The position offers a competitive salary of £30,000 to £35,000 per year, depending on experience.
- Candidates should possess excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
