Hours
Monday – Thurs, 08:30 – 16:30 Friday 08:30 – 15:30 (39hrs)
Our client
An internationally renowned engineering company who continue to grow at a rapid pace. As part of their expansion & process improvement there now exists a new role for an experienced buyer.
Summary
* To provide a point of contact with controlled, measured and reportable procurement services to all departments within the company.
* Develop and maintain the purchase order environments ensuring timely and accurate information
* Procurement of goods through the issue of purchase orders, at best cost and lead time to aid the business
* Controlling and maintaining supplier relationships, including effective cost negotiations
* Carry out and communicate monthly spend analysis to the business
* Set annual spend reduction projects to target spend cost centres
* Liaise with finance team to ensure supplier invoices can be processed timely and accurately
* Purchase order processing for the company within the approved purchase limits
* Ensure purchases are received within agreed delivery timeframes and communicate to all stakeholders
* Management of stock and monthly ordering to ensure seamless just in time availability
* Support operations manager and senior leadership team on projects as required
* Obtain quotations from suppliers and respond to all departments within 4 working hours
Proven buyer / procurement professional
* Process driven approach to working
* Attention to detail on process flow and reporting
* A clear understanding of the use of KPIS to monitor performance
* Accurate and working to tight deadline
* Strong IT skills, with proficiency in MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint
* A good understanding of ERP’s and purchasing software
* Analytic eye, able to soot issues and resolve them or elevate them to the correct platform
* Excellent organisational skills required, time management and availability are critical
* Invoice cycle time
* Spend VS Budget
* Supplier Reviews/audits carried out
* Savings VS targets
This is a fantastic opportunity – we look forward to your application.
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