Job Description
Are you a highly organised and self-starting individual with a keen eye for detail? Do you have a knack for negotiation and a desire to influence strategic purchasing decisions? Comex 2000 is seeking a talented Senior Buyer to join our dynamic team!
This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive individual to manage Comex 2000's purchasing needs and drive group purchasing objectives. You'll be instrumental in implementing our Procurement Strategy, researching and selecting high-quality products, and ensuring timely delivery of goods.
You will be responsible for:
* Building strong supplier relationships and negotiating for the best prices, quantities, and delivery timescales.
* Monitoring and managing supplier performance and Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
* Understanding market trends and analysing them to make informed buying decisions.
* New supplier sourcing and purchasing set-up.
* Being the point of contact for all purchasing matters for Operations, coordinating with Warehouses, and instigating corrective actions as needed.
* Delivering on KPIs related to cost, quality, service, and continuity of supply and ensuring existing supply agreements are adhered to.
Requirements
* 3+ years of experience as a buyer
* Strong interpersonal skills, particularly in negotiation
* Excellent analytical skills
* Commercial awareness
* IT literate, with experience of SAP desirable
* Experience in the telecoms or construction industries
Desirable Qualifications:
* CIPS qualification Levels 3 or 4 preferred
Benefits
* PAYE competitive salary
* As well as your traditional benefits such as holidays and pension schemes, our core is to invest in our employees development through continuous training and up-skilling
* Offering career development and opportunities for progression through the business
* Heavily discounted Virgin Media products, including broadband and TV services
* Refer a Friend scheme offering cash bonuses of up to £1000
Requirements
3+ years of experience as a buyer Strong interpersonal skills, particularly in negotiation Excellent analytical skills Commercial awareness IT literate, with experience of SAP desirable Experience in the telecoms or construction industries Desirable Qualifications: CIPS qualification Levels 3 or 4 preferred