Up to £40,000 + Bonus + Pension + Healthcare
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Buyer to join a highly innovative, rapidly developing technology business.
Working as part of an established Supply Chain team, you will support purchasing, supplier management and supply-chain activities while using data and analysis to improve cost, quality, delivery and supply continuity. The position combines hands-on procurement with supplier interaction, reporting and continuous improvement.
THE ROLE
You will be responsible for:
* Managing day-to-day purchasing activities, including purchase orders, expediting, returns and supplier communication
* Preparing and managing RFIs, RFQs and supplier benchmarking
* Analysing demand, cost, inventory and supplier performance data
* Supporting ERP and supply-chain reporting improvements
* Identifying and mitigating supply-chain risks
THE PERSON
We are looking for a proactive and commercially minded individual with experience within procurement, purchasing, supply chain or operations support.
You should ideally have:
* Experience of purchase order management and supplier communication
* Strong analytical skills with advanced Microsoft Excel
* Experience of ERP/MRP or similar business systems
* Degree-level qualification in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Operations or a related discipline – or equivalent experience
* CIPS or another professional procurement qualification would be advantageous
This would suit an ambitious Junior Buyer, Buyer, Procurement Coordinator, Purchasing Assistant or Supply Chain professional looking to develop within a technically advanced and fast-moving environment.
Interested? Apply in confidence for further information
Salary description
£30000.00 - £40000.00 per year