Oakley Recruitment is working in partnership with an expanding organisation based in Coleshill. This is an excellent opportunity to join the team as a Buyer on a full-time permanent basis.
Culture and Environment
Our client's environment is a very welcoming and supportive team. They pride themselves on training and continuous support for new and existing employees.
Personality
As a Buyer, you will be responsible for planning, sourcing, and procuring goods and services to meet business requirements, playing a pivotal role within the wider procurement framework. You will ensure value for money, supplier performance, and compliance with company policies while supporting operational and strategic objectives.
This role requires a commercially minded and analytical individual with strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to decision-making. You will be highly organised, with excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritise effectively to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Reward
- Monday to Friday, 9 am – 5:30 pm, 1hr Lunch break
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Bonus scheme
- Dental and Optical care
- Healthcare cash plan
- Free parking
- 2 days working from home, 3 days in the office
Job Role:
- Researching, assessing, and prioritising both internal and external stakeholders' requirements to ensure expectations are met
- Communicating to internal stakeholders on procurement and supply matters
- Delivering customer service and stakeholder satisfaction for procurement and providing continuous improvement
- Mitigating risk through secondary supply options
- Evaluating potential supplier commercial capabilities
- Negotiating with suppliers to promote effective procurement
- Ensuring compliance with legislation and regulations for supplies from international sources
- Working closely with key vendors to develop clear objectives and strategies.
- Defining and agreeing upon Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to assess quality, performance, cost, and delivery with suppliers
- Evaluating data from KPIs to make considerations for procurement and take action to improve supplier performance
- Evaluating historical and forecasted data to help formulate replenishment options and make recommendations to achieve optimum serviceability
- Taking action to reduce waste whilst mitigating any negative impact on service levels
- Contributing towards strategic long-term inventory planning and budget
Skills and experience:
- Computer literate in IT skills, Microsoft Office Suite
- Minimum one year of experience working within procurement for a B2B or industrial distribution business
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Organisational skills and attention to detail
- Customer service and problem-solving
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