Buyer

One of our clients in the Pencoed area is looking for an experienced Buyer to join their expanding Department. This is a key role within the business and building key relationships across all the company’s departments will be instrumental in the group's Purchasing processes.

Key responsibilities will be the following: analyse purchase requests to ensure compliance with the supplier policies and agreements; supplier management and negotiation; monitor stock levels; cost savings projects; identify risks in supply chain, report and mitigate; liaise with suppliers and internal departments; ERP knowledge and understanding; review the MRP requirements; placement and call off of orders; monitoring/following all orders through to completion; OTIF; daily update on all relevant information belonging to all orders; reporting all update information back to suppliers; reacting to changes in customer demand; dealing with any internal or external queries; monitoring and managing stock levels; liaise with relevant departments re: obsolete/alternative stock usage; CTO process – manage and assist; resolve invoice queries; resolve warehouse discrepancies; process returns forms; process quotation requests; issue forecasts to suppliers where applicable.
The successful candidate will be either CIPS qualified or working towards the qualification.

We are looking for an experience operational Buyer with a passion for ensuring seamless procurement process and to play a pivotal role in driving supplier performance, enhancing procurement strategies and delivering operational excellence.

For more information and the full job description, please send through your fully updated CV for immediate consideration