TSR Ipswich Ltd are looking for a Buyer to work for one of our highly reputable clients, who are based near Bury St Edmunds.
Responsibilities
- Build and maintain good working relationships with new and existing suppliers.
- Have a thorough understanding of procurement administration duties and product maintenance.
- Negotiate with multiple suppliers to maximise cost saving, quality, and service.
- Engage with the business to identify requirements, create purchase requests, and seek approvals as appropriate.
- Work with internal teams to ensure supplier deliveries are in line with company procedures.
- Prepare procurement reports as required.
- Understand the process of importing products.
- Responsible for depot inventory of products and ensuring stock levels are adequately maintained by placing orders accordingly.
- Assist with internal/external communications and meetings.
- Develop strong relationships with depots by regular communication and depot visits to assess stock, including assisting with depot stock takes across the company where required.
- Train new starters within the team once a good understanding of the processes has been achieved.
- Develop a thorough understanding of the forecast system.
- Adapt to changes required in relation to the business needs.
Required Skills & Experience
- Previous experience in a similar role or a role which includes the above duties.
- Strong understanding of procurement processes and procedures.
- Able to effectively manage internal and external relationships.
- Experience using forecast systems.
- Highly numerate with a problem-solving mindset.
- Well organised, self-motivated with a strong work ethic.
- Able to influence at all levels, both internal and external.
- Excellent computer skills and knowledge of MS-Office including Excel.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Good sense of humour.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- A fantastic benefits scheme including shopping discounts, healthcare and experience perks
- Training opportunities
- Holiday increasing with service
- Bike to work scheme
- Car benefit scheme
If interested in this role, send your CV or contact TSR Industrial Team today for more information.