Job Description
Buyer – Knaresborough - £45,000 - £50,000 + Bonus
Elevation Recruitment Group are proud to be partnering with a global leading manufacturing business based in Knaresborough, who are looking to recruit a Buyer to join their team.
This standalone key role will see you have full ownership of sourcing materials, managing supplier relationships/performance and supporting new project activity across the site.
Working Hours / Benefits:
* 37.5 hours per week with flexible working hours and a 1pm finish every Friday
* 10% annual bonus based on individual and site performance
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional leave and a day off for your birthday
* 5% matched pension
* Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
* Enhanced sick pay
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead sourcing activity for new components and projects, including supplier selection and quotation analysis
* Obtain competitive tenders and negotiate pricing for plant purchasing requirements
* Raise and manage purchase orders and supplier contracts through the purchasing system
* Work closely with the quality team when introducing new materials and suppliers
* Monitor supplier performance across quality, cost and delivery and drive improvements
* Build and maintain strong supplier relationships while supporting cost reduction initiatives
The Person
* Previous experience within a similar procurement role, ideally within a manufacturing environment
* Strong supplier management and negotiation skills
* Experience sourcing components or materials and managing tenders
* Good analytical skills and experience working with purchasing data or ERP systems
About Elevation Recruitment Group
Elevation Recruitment Group is a specialist recruitment consultancy that helps people build long-term, successful careers. We work across a wide range of industries and disciplines with a focus on making recruitment feel more human, more honest and more effective. We are specialists in every function and experts in every hire. Check out our website to find out more.