Great opportunity to join this growing business and really make a difference. We are looking to recruit a Senior Buyer, ideally MCIPS qualified who can bring a breadth of experience to this small team.

The role will see you purchase goods, materials and services to ensure that the company operational needs are met, taking into account price, quality and delivery and to ensure continuity of supply.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Purchase goods, materials, components or services in line with specified cost, quality and delivery targets Ensure continuous supply of required goods and materials and communicate any supply problems which may pose a risk or impact on business operations Monitor market trends, competitor strategies and market suppliers Research and evaluate areas of opportunity and reduce costs where possible Deliver briefs, updates and reports as and when required to internal and external stakeholders Develop creative and innovative procurement processes Develop ideas and strategies to improve operational efficiency, add value, aid business performance and work towards a strategy of continuous improvement Negotiate contracts, improved prices and terms of business with suppliers and review opportunities to make business savings utilising negotiation and procurement best practice tools and methods Assess and evaluate suppliers and undertake performance reviews to ensure contract compliance and manage performance improvement activities Ensure that a professional and consistent approach is taken in relation to all supplier relationships Ensure compliance to company guidelines, purchasing policies and procedures and the Official Journal of the European Community (OJEU) guidance during supplier negotiations and contracts award process.

Skills and Attributes:

Highly skilled at building and maintaining effective and productive relationships with key stakeholders and supplier

Strong negotiation, communication, interpersonal and influencing skills, CIPS qualified

Analytical, numerically astute with strong proven problem-solving abilities

Results orientated with the ability to plan and deliver against project deadlines

Commercially and financially aware

Keen attention to detail and accuracy

Experience of using EAP/SAP/MRP systems