Senior Buying Assistant
Bridgwater | £35,000 | Up to 8% bonus | Hybrid (1-2 days from home, 3-4 days office based) | Permanent
Introduction
Acorn by Synergie is recruiting for a Senior Buyer. Purchasing's role is to support the business' needs for all direct and indirect material. It works closely with different functions on site, liaising with key departments as necessary and obtaining the best pricing using a total cost approach for all bought items. This is a hands-on role covering sourcing and buying of product, supplier QCD management, and contributing towards departmental KPIs.
Key Duties:
1. Demonstrate commitment to the management system through effective implementation, operation, and control of processes.
2. Develop purchasing strategies aligned with company requirements and optimum total cost solutions.
3. Develop the global sourcing programme, expanding LCC sourcing to support regional and UK manufacturing facilities.
4. Control and negotiate services and utility contracts.
5. Manage internal and supplier-held inventory levels for relevant components.
6. Support departments on revenue, capital, and expenditure, ensuring costing enquiries are returned in line with business requirements.
7. Provide purchasing support to ensure customer quotes are prepared on time.
8. Continually review opportunities for cost savings ...