Buyer

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.