Buyer

Bridgnorth

Temporary / 2-3 months / possibility of becoming permanent

£15 - £20 per hour (DOE)

Monday-Friday – 9am-5pm (flexi-time available)

Prince are working with a well-established manufacturing business based in Bridgnorth who are looking for a Buyer to join them on a temporary basis for a few months to support during some internal movement. There is also a possibility that it could become a permanent role. The Buyer will play a key role in supporting the business’ Procurement function.

Responsibilities and duties will include, but not limited to:

Identify, assess, and select suppliers to ensure high-quality and reliable service
Negotiate contracts, terms, and pricing with suppliers to achieve the best value
Oversee the purchasing process, including placing and managing purchase orders
Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to optimize performance
Address and resolve any supplier-related issues promptly and effectively
Monitor and evaluate vendor performance to ensure continuous improvement
Collaborate closely with departments such as Maintenance and Operations to align purchasing decisions with business needs
Ensure all purchasing activities comply with company policies and procedures
Verify vendor compliance with required accreditation certifications
Adhere to established Purchasing Policies, Procedures, and deadlines
Continuously develop skills and expertise through training programs
Conduct regular supplier evaluations and manage supplier relationships proactively
Ensure contractor services meet compliance standards and company requirements
Provide support to Engineering teams throughout project lifecycles
Resolve purchasing challenges, including late deliveries or incorrect orders
Assist the Purchasing Manager with additional tasks as required

Skills and Experience:

Experience in a Buyer / Procurement / Purchasing role
Strong Negotiation skills and experience in negotiating with suppliers
CIPS qualification would be ideal but not essential

The application process:

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We will carefully consider your details and advise you if we're able to progress with your application within 72 working hours. If you do not hear from us within this time your details won’t be retained. So, if you're not successful on this occasion, do continue to respond to future roles we advertise. In the meantime, all good wishes and continued success with your search for employment.

About Us

Prince Personnel are an employment agency working on behalf of our client. Whether you’re seeking a new permanent position, temporary assignment or contract you’ll find us easy to deal with. Located in thriving Telford, we focus on jobs in Shropshire, Staffordshire and North Wales. Prince Personnel specialise in commercial, accounts and finance and technical recruitment. With the best jobs around we are an independent agency working hard for you.

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