As the Senior Buyer (18 month maternity cover) for a global manufacturer, you will lead the local purchasing department to identify and deliver cost savings.
Below covers everything you need to know about what this opportunity entails, as well as what is expected from applicants.
This challenging position requires experience in a supervisory purchasing role within a manufacturing or heavy engineering environment.
Our client is a global international manufacturing company, with a strong tradition of delivering high quality manufacturing.
This is an industrial site comprising of CHP, water treatment and heavy industrial manufacturing equipment.
Your key responsibilities as Senior Buyer will include: Leading a team of 4 (Buyers & Stores) SAP MM key user for the plant.
Assisting with the implementation of a category management approach Conversion of Purchase orders in accordance with the purchasing policy Your Profile: Membership of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) at level 4 or above Strong management skills to lead a small team and gain support from all departmental managers for purchasing activities Experienced negotiator with a proven track record of cost reduction initiatives Experience of using SAP with a sound knowledge of MRP What’s on offer: Attractive basic salary £5k bonus paid at the end of the 18 month contract 25 days per annum Company pension Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking What Next? Apply below to share your CV or call our offices to discuss the first step in making that dream move.
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