Buyer

An award winning distributor supplying B2C customers in over 100 countries, with a strong reputation for customer service and the ability to supply quickly is seeking a Buyer.

The Buyer will be responsible for overseeing and managing the company's procurement processes. This will include sourcing, negotiation, and purchasing of parts and services to meet the company's operational needs.

Do you have a background in procuring electronics or electrical parts or car parts from across Europe, good at sourcing new suppliers and negotiating terms?

Key Responsibilities of the Buyer:

• Being able to source, by identifying, evaluating and selecting suitable European suppliers within the automotive industry.
• Negotiate terms with suppliers, costs and contracts, putting in place SLA's
• Able to source goods quickly to fulfil large or high value orders at best pricing.
• Working with warehouse in North UK and across Europe including Third party warehousing, manage stock levels, preventing overstocking and shortages.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with key suppliers to ensure long-term partnerships, revising and monitoring SLA's and providing feedback.
• Keep abreast of market trends, supplier developments, and pricing fluctuations including foreign exchange rates to make informed procurement decisions.
• Prepare regular reports on procurement activities and set performance benchmarks.

Experience required for the Buyer:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a procurement or buying role ideally in product distribution businesses B2C customers.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• High level of computer proficiency.
• Excellent organizational and communication abilities.
• Knowledge of procurement best practices.

What's on offer for the Buyer:

• Competitive salary c.£40 - 55K and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A dynamic and collaborative work environment.
• Hybrid working 37.5 hrs week

F4P Recruitment is an established Recruitment Consultancy, Surrey-based, providing a full recruitment solution of temporary and permanent staff within the Surrey and Hampshire area, over 4 divisions: Accountancy & Finance; Sales & Marketing; Business OfficeSupport; IT & Executive. You must reside in UK and be able to produce evidence of eligibility to work in UK. F4P Recruitment does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and complies with all relevant UK legislation. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency & are GDPR compliant.