Buyer / Senior Buyer

Barclay Meade

Posted 4 days ago, valid for 5 days

Waterlooville, Hampshire PO8 9RX, England

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

A successful FMCG/manufacturing business is seeking a Buyer or Senior Buyer with previous purchasing or procurement experience.
Candidates should possess MRP/ERP skills and thrive in a fast-paced production environment.
The role involves working with a high-performing procurement team and offers exposure to the end-to-end supply chain.
The position is open to applicants from various fast-paced manufacturing sectors, including automotive and pharmaceuticals.
The salary range for this position is competitive, and candidates should have at least 3-5 years of relevant experience.

Successful FMCG/manufacturing business require a Buyer or Senior Buyer. Applicants need previous purchasing or procurement experience, MRP/ERP skills and have the ability to thrive in a fast paced production manufacturing setting.

Working from state of the art facilities, the Buyer / Senior Buyer will work alongside a high-performing procurement team, reporting to a Supply Chain Manager. An exciting, fast-paced procurement role will offer you exposure to the end-to-end supply chain and the ability to develop strong and collaborative relationship with supply partners.

The client is willing to consider applicants from any fast-paced manufacturing environment; automotive, aerospace, defence, electronics, FMCG, Food or Pharmaceuticals.

Specific duties of the Buyer / Senior Buyer include:

Execution of procurement processes and strategies
Supplier relationship management
Investigation of new supply partners
Negotiations
Liaison with colleagues in; NPD, Planning and the Warehouse
Monitor stock and inventory levels in MRP/ERP
Support Procurement Manager in the adoption of best practice procurement techniques

Buyer / Senior Buyer applicants should meet the following criteria:

Purchasing or Procurement experience, as a Buyer, or Senior Buyer
IT literacy - MS Office packages and ideally MRP/ERP
Great communicator and team player
Previous exposure to a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Comfort working on-site

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