Buyer
Newport
27280/900
£32,000 - £35,000 & Comprehensive Benefits package
Benefits Package:
o £32,000 - £35,000
o 25 days holiday
o Group Pension Scheme
o Group Healthcare scheme
o Comprehensive training & development plan
Part of a successful international organization, this high-tech manufacturer has developed an enviable reputation for product quality and innovation. They are looking to recruit a commercially astute Buyer to work on a variety of projects within this fast paced and dynamic team focused environment.
Position Overview:
* You will work in a team based environment and be responsible for selecting suppliers and negotiating prices for materials and services required, in the most cost effective and efficient manner.
Key responsibilities:
Analyze, negotiate and report supplier price changes, whilst evaluating market trends to develop new services and creating cost savings.
* Select new and alternative sources of the supply of materials and services.
* Forecasting market trends affecting material and service availability - whilst ensuring all purchase requisitions and programmes are correct and reflect the current supplier's lead times.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
o At least 2 years' experience working as a Buyer / Purchaser within a manufacturing environment
o Commercially astute with an ability to work to tight deadlines
o Qualified to at least HNC level, CIPS certified would be an added bonus.
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Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.
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