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Buyer 6 month fixed term contract

Buyer 6 month fixed term contract

Nigel Wright Group

Posted 10 days ago, valid for a month

Sunderland, Tyne and Wear SR4 6ST, England

£30,000 - £36,000 per annum

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

A growing manufacturer is seeking a Buyer for a 6-month fixed term contract within the Nigel Wright Supply Chain and Procurement Team.
Key responsibilities include managing purchasing activities, running MRP, order placement, contract management, and supplier negotiations.
Candidates should have previous purchasing experience in FMCG or manufacturing, along with advanced Excel skills and strong analytical abilities.
The role requires a commercially astute individual who is energetic, adaptable, and capable of thriving in a fast-paced environment.
The expected salary for this position is not specified, but candidates should be prepared to start at short notice and ideally have several years of relevant experience.

The CompanyNigel Wright Supply Chain and Procurement Team is delighted to be working growing manufacturer who are looking to appoint a Buyer upon an initial 6 month fixed term contract.The RoleWorking within a supportive and collaborative team environment, key responsibilities will include:

Managing all Purchasing activity
Running MRP to understand raw material requirements, manipulating and interpreting data
Order placement, expediting
Contract-/ tender management and review
New sourcing/market research
Supplier negotiations/performance management
Process Mapping - opportunity to review and challenge status quo
Mix of Direct/Indirect Purchasing - opportunity to add value by centralising Indirect Purchasing

About YouThe successful candidate will have/be:

Previous purchasing experience from within FMCG or Manufacturing preferable
Energetic, diligent and ambitious to develop and progress, focused upon improvement
Able to commit and deliver in an ever changing, fast-paced environment – flexible and agile
Advanced excel skills and excellent analytical ability essential
Knowledge of MRP beneficial
Strong supplier relationship management skills
Commercially astute, confident communicator and negotiator
Assertive, problem solver
Change management skills beneficial

If you are able to start at short notice and fulfil the above criteria, please do not hesitate to get in contact.

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