Job summary
Successful FMCG/manufacturing businesses require a Buyer or Senior Buyer. Applicants need previous purchasing or procurement experience, MRP/ERP skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced production manufacturing setting.
Key skills required for this role
Buyer, Purchaser, Procurement, Senior Buyer
Important
Buyer, Procurement, Purchaser, Purchasing, Supply Chain, Senior Buyer
Job description
Successful FMCG/manufacturing businesses require a Buyer or Senior Buyer. Applicants need previous purchasing or procurement experience, MRP/ERP skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced production manufacturing setting.
Working from state-of-the-art facilities, the Buyer / Senior Buyer will work alongside a high-performing procurement team, reporting to a Supply Chain Manager. This role offers exposure to the end-to-end supply chain and the opportunity to develop strong, collaborative relationships with supply partners.
The client is open to applicants from any fast-paced manufacturing environment such as automotive, aerospace, defence, electronics, FMCG, Food, or Pharmaceuticals.
Specific duties of the Buyer / Senior Buyer include:
* Execution of procurement processes and strategies
* Supplier relationship management
* Investigation of new supply partners
* Negotiations
* Liaison with colleagues in NPD, Planning, and the Warehouse
* Monitoring stock and inventory levels in MRP/ERP
* Supporting the Procurement Manager in adopting best practice procurement techniques
Candidate criteria
* Purchasing or Procurement experience as a Buyer or Senior Buyer
* IT literacy — MS Office and ideally MRP/ERP
* Excellent communication skills and a team player
* Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
* Comfortable working on-site
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