BuyerKinetic Recruitment are looking to recruit a Buyer with immediate starts to work for a leading company based in Hawarden. As the Buyer you will be responsible for ensuring goods and services critical to TMSUK business objectives are supplied in a timely manner. Responsibilities -Ensure adherence to all company policies and prevailing business regulations -Develop sourcing strategies for all categories of spend -Ensure best practice procurement. -Work closely with the Planning Department to ensure channels of supply are at the lowest total cost, not just the lowest purchase price. -Reviewing the supply base and in conjunction with the Supply Chain Manager formulating appropriate Supply Chain strategies. -Managing the supply base and ensuring this is aligned with TMS's business strategy. Main Duties -Manage the day-to-day Purchasing team operations, in agreement with the Supply Chain Manager. -Manipulating Dynamics 365 to maintain optimal availability of product for TMSUK needs. -Advising the Procurement Assistants on best use of D365 -Maintaining all relevant cost, lead time and other Supply Chain information on Dynamics 365. -Achieving the lowest cost of acquisition across multiple suppliers, categories of spend and location. -Improving our Vendor Payment terms in line with ongoing business requirements. -Establishing Contracts of Supply and Pricing Agreements where applicable for significant suppliers -Identifying opportunity for supplier improvements, as in agreement with the Supply Chain Manager, negotiating these changes. -Sourcing and evaluating new / alternative suppliers as part of our continuous improvement philosophy -Establishing and maintaining good working relationships with Planning Department. -Identifying training and development needs for the procurement team. -Ensuring value added collaboration between departments, sites and business areas within TMS. -Deputising for the Supply Chain Manager by attending company meetings, as required. -Ensuring that processes are carried out to ISO9001 standards Working hours are Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5pm Salary £30,000 to £34,000 dependant on experience.Great opportunity to work for a very reputable and established company!