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A fast-expanding organization is seeking a permanent Buyer to join their team in Cheltenham, offering a salary of £45,000.
This procurement role has been established due to business growth and recent acquisitions. The Buyer will be part of the purchasing department, with significant opportunities for advancement to a Senior Buyer role in the coming years.
Ideal candidates will have prior experience in purchasing or procurement, particularly within a manufacturing setting, at either the Buyer or Junior Buyer level, and should be eager to advance their careers.
Role responsibilities of the Buyer include:
1. Oversee quality, cost, and delivery performance of allocated suppliers to support production and spares requirements effectively.
2. Lead supplier relationships by assessing risks and implementing countermeasures to mitigate supply chain disruptions.
3. Manage the RFQ process and negotiations, converting purchase demands into orders following thorough vendor evaluations.
4. Ensure on-time delivery of purchased parts through meticulous management of the allocated suppliers' order books.
5. Keep the business ERP system updated with accurate supplier delivery commitments and maintain purchasing master data for team suppliers.
6. Ensure adherence to business policies, regulatory requirements, and ethical trading standards while suggesting continuous improvement initiatives.
Person Specification of the Buyer:
* Previous experience in a purchasing, procurement, or Buyer role within a manufacturing environment.
* Excellent negotiation, organizational, and communication skills.
* Strong IT skills, including working knowledge of MS Office and ERP systems.
* Ability to be self-motivated and confident with a keen desire to progress.
Salary: Up to £45k
This role requires full on-site presence.
This role will be well suited to you if you have held a role within purchasing or procurement such as a buyer, sourcing specialist, commodity manager, category manager, senior buyer, materials planner, materials controller, or junior buyer.
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