Buyer (26990/900) Hereford, England

Buyer

Hereford HR4

Commutable from Hereford, Leominster, Ross-On-Wye, Cinderford, Abergavenny, Ebbw Vale, Worcester, Brynmawr

Benefits:-           

  • 25 Days + Bank Holidays
  • Enhanced Pension Scheme
  • Company sick pay
  • Life assurance x 4
  • Career progression opportunities
  • Free eye tests and prescription safety glasses

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a world leader in an Buyer role. This position will provide you with excellent job security, a good salary and benefits package with perks like free eye tests, life assurance, an enhanced pension scheme and holiday allowances. This role is well suited to a candidate with a strong manufacturing background, with experience of purchasing, supplier negotiation and sourcing new suppliers.

Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Lead negotiations for designated commodity goods/services, ensuring any contract requirements.
  • Conduct sourcing exercises & commercial audits of potential new vendors to develop and maintain a competitive supply base.
  • Hold regular contract reviews with suppliers, to ensure compliance and identify areas for improvement to feed into pipeline projects.
  • Negotiate with supplier to optimise cost, quality and delivery.
  • Process purchase orders and expedite to ensure continuity of supply.
  • Issue, review and assess Requests for Quotations to potential suppliers.
  • Review Inventory stock levels and adjust as necessary to ensure minimum holding cost without affecting supply.
  • Work with Stores Team and Internal Stakeholders when required to stocktake all inventory items held within Purchasing/Stores MRP control.

Requirements

  • Procurement experience within a manufacturing setting.
  • Experience of generating formal tender documentation and contracts.
  • Global/European sourcing with experience of managing a diverse supplier base.
  • Experience of working with SAP or an MRP system is essential.
  • A supply chain / procurement qualification.

26990/900

Suitable candidates should apply immediately by calling Jack Lavis for this vacancy – on 02920 894900 or by sending your CV directly to him at jackl@hunterselection.co.uk

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