Job Description
Buyer
Your new companyA role has become available for a Buyer due to business expansion for a business. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the Supply Chain function through data-driven analysis, supplier management, and commercial decision-making. The role requires a highly analytical individual who is confident working with data and capable of professionally challenging suppliers to drive cost efficiency and performance improvements.
Your new roleAs a Buyer your role will involve:
* Analyse supply chain and commercial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
* Use data and insights to support and influence operational and strategic decision-making.
* Manage, interpret, and maintain high-quality data to support reporting and forecasting.
* Work closely with suppliers, confidently challenging performance, pricing, and service levels where required.
* Support cost-control initiatives and identify opportunities for savings and efficiency improvements.
* Produce clear, accurate reports to support supply chain and wider business objectives.
* Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure supply chain decisions are commercially sound.
What you'll need to succeed
* Highly analytical with strong attention to detail.
* Strong data management and data analysis capability.
* Proven ability to use data to inform and drive decisions.
* Confident communicator, comfortable challenging suppliers in a professional manner.
* Commercially focused and cost-conscious mindset.
* Previous experience within a supply chain, procurement, or commercial environment.
* Strong Excel or data analysis tool capability.
* Experience working with suppliers and negotiating or influencing outcomes.
What you'll get in return
o Logical and structured thinker
o Comfortable working with numbers and complex data sets.
o Confident, professional, and able to challenge constructively.
o Proactive and motivated, with a focus on continuous improvement.
o Strong stakeholder management skills.
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. # 4791306