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Senior Buyer

Pearson Whiffin - Business Support
Posted a month ago, valid for 3 days
Location

Rochester, Kent ME1 2XX, England

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Full Time

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  • Pearson Whiffin is seeking a Senior Buyer for a permanent, full-time position in Mid Kent, offering a salary between £30,000 and £40,000 depending on experience.
  • The role requires proven experience in a similar position, particularly within the manufacturing sector, along with strong negotiation and IT skills.
  • Key responsibilities include communicating with suppliers, processing purchase orders, negotiating terms, and identifying cost reduction opportunities.
  • The company is recognized as one of the UK's top employers and provides a range of attractive benefits, including company share incentives and a competitive pension scheme.
  • Interested candidates are encouraged to apply and can expect to work in a dynamic environment focused on innovation and excellence.

Senior Buyer

£30,000 - £40,000 (DOE)

Mid Kent (Hybrid)

Permanent, Full Time

Are you ready to take the next step in your career? At Pearson Whiffin we are on the hunt for a Senior Buyer to join one of the UKs top-rated companies! This is your chance to become part of a market-leading organisation within the dynamic Manufacturing industry.

If youre passionate about procurement, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and want to work for a company renowned for its innovation and excellence, we want to hear from you!

Duties include:

  • Communicating effectively with suppliers.
  • Maintaining strong relationships with internal teams & external stakeholders.
  • Processing Purchase Orders.
  • Negotiating terms & conditions and price agreements.
  • Identifying opportunities for cost reduction.
  • Updating and maintaining the internal database.

To be considered for this role, you must have:

  • Proven experience within a similar role.
  • Experience working within manufacturing.
  • Strong negotiation skills.
  • Strong IT & Excel skills.
  • Experience using ERP systems.

This is your opportunity to work for a company celebrated as one of the most desirable employers in the UK, spanning all industries. Alongside the chance to grow your career in an exceptional environment, we offer a suite of attractive benefits like Company Share Incentives, Enhanced Annual Leave, Competitive Pension Scheme and more!!!

This role is being handled by Nicole Howe, Business Support Consultant for Pearson Whiffin Recruitment.

Not quite the right role but still looking?

Whether you are entry or Executive level, our team of experienced Recruitment specialists can help you with your career. We are Kents leading independent consultancy and pride ourselves on delivering an exceptional service to both candidates and clients.

Find us on Facebook @PearsonWhiffinRecruitment and Instagram @PearsonWhiffinRecruitment.

By working with us, you will be helping support charities across Kent; we have raised over £50,000 so far!

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