Robert Half LTD are delighted to be partnering with Planglow in the hire of Senior Buyer to join their team. This company is based in Central Bristol and offers hybrid working.
The Company
With nearly 40 years' experience, Planglow is a well-established business, providing clients in the food industry with branded labels that are overprinted with its groundbreaking cloud based software. We also offer a range of compostable packaging for their grab and go products.
As a market leader, they have won a number of awards and enable their customers to grow the sales of their grab and go products by improving both brand recognition and customer loyalty.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced Buyer to join the team at Planglow's head office in central Bristol.
The successful candidate will manage their compostable packaging supply and existing supplier relationships. Responsibilities also include identifying and evaluating new global manufacturers and negotiating cost-efficient deals that uphold their quality standards.
We are looking for a forward-thinking and commercially astute individual to enhance their procurement department. Strong Excel and data analysis skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to interpret and analyse data to a high standard are essential.
Key Responsibilities
* Sourcing and identifying new suppliers, to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the supplier base.
* Implementing close cost control including profit improvement, cost analysis, quotations, pricing, trade terms and contract negotiations with the suppliers.
* Monitoring stock movements, to maintain an adequate level through strategic planning and organising the supply of the goods internationally.
* Logistics handling to ensure in-time goods movements and managing this in the most cost-effective way.
* Working closely with marketing and graphics teams for new product launches and promotions.
* Stock line maintenance within Planglow's internal systems.
* Resolving non conformant product issues by communicating and negotiating with suppliers. Where possible offering solutions for customers.
* Work as part of a team to implement a new internal ERP system.
* Supplier Questionnaires.
* Any other duties deemed necessary by the company.
Person Specification
* Strong knowledge of procurement and supply chain
* Proven working experience as a buyer and importing goods
* Aptitude in decision-making and working with numbers with strong attention to detail
* Experience in collecting and analysing data
* Experience of working on an ERP system and process improvement.
* Talent in negotiations and networking
* Understanding of product technical specifiations
* Ability to work well independently, under their own initiative and manage their own workload
What's on Offer
* £35,000- £45,000 DOE
* Training & development opportunities
* A great working environment within a well-established company
* Hybrid working (3 days office based, 2 days from home, once fully trained)
* A friendly and supportive team
* Pension - up to 5% matched
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays + period between Christmas and New Year + week day birthday off (increases by 1 day/year after working there for 5 years. Maximum of 5 extra days)
* 5 hrs per week, central Bristol location
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