Job title: Buyer
Location: Poole (2-3 days per week in the office (initially every day for training)
Contract length: 9 months
Randstad Sourceright, a leading provider of RPO & MSP Recruitment Services is currently seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Buyer on behalf of a well established manufacturing organisation to play a key role in supporting Manufacturing Operations. The Buyer will be responsible for a consistent set of tactical and transactional procurement requirements, working closely with the established operational buying team and Commodity Managers. Some of the duties will include but are not limited to:
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Continuous supplier communication and relationship building to ensure the on-time supply of components
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Management of supplier open orders, expediting where required and ensuring delivery meets planned requirements
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Converting daily requisitions into official purchase orders (POs)
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Proactively seeking savings and continuous improvement opportunities within the supply chain
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Creating return orders from reject-notes raised internally
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Proactive approach to resolving material shortages, which may involve sourcing alternative suppliers or collaborating with engineering to find alternative solutions
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Assisting Goods-Inward with receipt discrepancies to resolve issues quickly and efficiently
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Raising and managing POs and handling discrepancies
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Supporting the payment process and resolving invoice/payment issues efficiently
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Actively supporting the Operational buying team and Commodity Managers with tactical and transactional requirements, and assisting other cells when necessary
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Working effectively with internal stakeholders across the business
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Engaging in a continuous improvement environment, looking to refine and enhance current processes
Required experience:
Essential Requirements:
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Must be self-motivated with a flexible approach and ability to work well within an already established group of professionals
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Demonstrable experience with good negotiation skills
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Strong ability to prioritise and balance a demanding workload
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Demonstrate good commercial acumen and a sound understanding of purchasing principles
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Fluent communication skills, both verbal and written, along with excellent interpersonal skills to build supplier and stakeholder relationships
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Strong attention to detail
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Numerate and PC literate, with intermediate Microsoft Excel skills
Desirable Requirements:
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Experience in a procurement department
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Previous procurement experience within a manufacturing environment
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Experience using an ERP system such as SAP (or Sage or similar)