Buyer

NJR Recruitment

Posted 6 days ago, valid for 16 days

Rossendale, Lancashire BB4 8HH, England

£26,000 - £31,200 per annum

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

My Client, a family-owned specialist manufacturer, is seeking a Buyer to join their team in Rossendale.
The position involves ensuring the availability of raw materials and Goods Not For Resale (GNFR), managing supplier orders, and negotiating pricing.
Candidates should have experience in a purchasing role, preferably within manufacturing, and be proficient in MS Office 365.
The role requires a good understanding of supply chain processes, problem-solving abilities, and strong communication skills.
Salary details are not provided, but the position requires relevant experience, ideally with a background in manufacturing.

Buyer

Rossendale

Raw Materials

My Client, a family owned specialist manufacturer now has an excellent opportunity for a Buyer to join their team based in Rossendale. Working as part of a fast-paced Purchasing function you will ensure adequate availability of raw materials and Goods Not For Resale (GNFR) to meet the ongoing needs of the business.

Duties include:

Place purchase orders as required to ensure timely receipt in line with the requirements of the business
Proactively manage supplier order books to include order confirmations, expediting orders, and chasing late deliveries
Building relationships with suppliers and negotiating best pricing for spot buys and contract requirements
Identify, qualify, and on-board new suppliers from global supplier base
Source new and existing raw materials from global supplier base using RFQ and sample process
Ad-hoc project work and additional support to Senior Procurement Officer and Purchasing Manager

The successful candidate will have:

Experience in a purchasing role - ideally within manufacturing
MS Office 365 including Word and Excel experience
Good understanding of supply chain processes and best practise with an awareness of impact to other areas of the business
Demonstrates problem solving abilities
Ability to be organised and to manage own time effectively
The ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships and act as a team player
High level of accuracy and attention to detail
Ability to communicate effectively and be able to clearly explain issues to suppliers and colleagues

Apply online or for further information contact one of our specialist consultants quoting reference number: NJR15327

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