Role: Buyer
Location: Southend-on-sea
Pay: Up-to £40,000 per annum, depending on experience
Job: Full time, permanent
Hours: 39 Hours, Mon - Thur 08.00-17.00 Fri 08.00-13.00
Key Duties:
• Manage Purchase Orders and SAP records in line with agreed targets.
• Review current supplier agreements to ensure good value for money.
• Monitor orders and ensure deliveries are made on time.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with suppliers.
• Monitor supplier performance and deal with issues when required.
• Identify sourcing opportunities within the existing supplier network.
• Request and review supplier quotations and pricing.
• Analyse costs to ensure pricing is competitive and reasonable.
• Negotiate prices, terms and conditions with suppliers.
• Track and report on supplier performance.
• Identify potential risks and put actions in place to reduce them.
• Look for ways to reduce costs and support savings proposals with business cases.
• Monitor spending to ensure it remains within the approved budget.
• Support continuous improvement projects and help implement process changes.
• Work in accordance with all company policies, procedures and requirements.
• Follow all Health & Safety policies and help maintain a safe working environment.
• Complete any other reasonable and relevant duties as required.
• Duties may vary and are not limited to those listed above.
Essential Skills & Experience
• GCSE English and Maths, or equivalent, at Grade C/4 or above.
• Previous experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain or a similar commercial environment.
• Good understanding of supplier management and commercial processes.
• Experience of assessing supplier performance and making appropriate decisions.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Good commercial awareness and an understanding of supplier terms and obligations.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and general IT systems.
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with suppliers, colleagues and stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively within a team.
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritise work, manage deadlines and perform effectively under pressure.
Personal Attributes:
• Positive, practical and willing-to-help approach.
• Strong team-working attitude.
• Confident and professional when dealing with people at all levels.
• Customer-focused with a commitment to providing a high standard of service.
• Well organised with good time management skills.
• Proactive approach to planning and problem solving.
• Strong focus on productivity, accuracy and quality.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing business requirements.
• Takes responsibility and ownership for work and decisions.
• Committed to learning, developing and finding ways to improve.
The Company offers competitive benefits, including:
Health Care Cash Plan*
Employee Assistance Programme*
Contributory Pension Scheme for eligible employees (6% increasing to 7%)
Enhanced holiday (24 days holiday in addition to UK bank and public holidays)
Life Assurance
Company Sick Pay Scheme*
Flexitime
Early finish on Friday’s
Sports and Social Club
Free car parking
Free access to a local gym
Onsite café
(*Available after 1 year of service)
Click Apply Now and upload your up-to-date CV. Short-listed candidates will be contacted to discuss the role further and may be invited to attend a face-to-face interview.
For more information, call us on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)
Salary description
£40000.00 - £40000.00 per year