Buyer – Poole - £30,000 - £35,000 dependent on experience

Reporting to the Purchasing and Supply Manager, we now have the opportunity for a talented, dynamic, and passionate supply chain professional to join our Company as a Buyer. Supporting the Purchase and Supply Manager to deliver a first-class procurement service for the Company, you will play a crucial role in developing and maintaining strong relationships with vendors and distributors, whilst ensuring a seamless procurement process.

Our ideal candidate will have experience in:

Sourcing quality materials and components.
Confidently negotiating terms with new and existing suppliers.
Building and maintaining good relationships with vendors, including visits to existing suppliers.
Confidently liaising between supplier, internal departments, and customers.
Collaborating with sales, operations, and customer service teams.
Ensuring timely and cost-effective purchasing decisions from vendor selection to delivery.
Identify cost saving opportunities.
Identifying potential new suppliers.
Assisting the logistics process for the development of new products, inventory maintenance, manufacturing, shipment, delivery, and any returns.
Maximising stock availability whilst minimising stock levels in line with lean principles.
Managing slow moving stock.
Maintaining accurate purchase data (price/lead time/minimum stock etc.)
Researching companies and determining the best vendors to reach out to for various projects.
Ensuring the necessary supplier contracts/framework agreements are in place and maintained.
Identify and managing supplier risk.
Participation in the coordination of engineering changes, product line extensions, or new product launches to ensure orderly and timely transitions in material or production flow.
Negotiating and agreeing prices and terms with suppliers, vendors, or freight forwarders.
Forecasting price trends.
Attending meetings and deputising for the Purchase and Supply Chain Manager

What we are looking for from you

Education Requirements:

• Relevant CIPS qualification is desirable.

Essential Skills:

Previous experience with Supply Chain role is essential, preferably within an engineering manufacturing environment.
Demonstrable experience negotiating and communicating with suppliers.
Hands on experience with supply chain management software (such as SAP, MRP/ERP etc.) and Microsoft Office suites.
Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data to make informed procurement decisions.
Demonstrable experience driving cost savings and process improvements through effective procurement strategies.

Attributes:

Ability to prioritise workload.
Demonstrable ability to handle a range of activities to tight and varied timescales.
Motivated to achieve the requirements and demands of the role.
Effective team player.
Critical thinker and problem-solving skills.
Strong communication skills.
Good time management skills.

Employee Benefits:

Free parking on site.
Enhanced pension scheme.
Death in Service benefit.
Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme after qualifying period.
Tea and Coffee provided.
25 days holiday + bank holidays.
Social events throughout the year.

For more information, please call the Reed Southampton Branch or apply now.