Overview
Buyer, Witney £28,500-£32,500. We are looking for an experienced, highly organised, detail-driven Buyer, with a passion for procurement and supplier management. Our client is a market-leading UK manufacturer with strategic partnerships with key global suppliers. The role is Monday–Thursday 8.30–5 and Friday 8.30–4.30. Salary is £28,500-£32,500 dependent on experience. The successful candidate will source products, negotiate with suppliers for best pricing and maintain efficient stock flow to meet customer demand. A positive attitude with strong numerical, analytical, interpersonal and negotiation skills, and the ability to organise with accuracy are essential. CIPS qualification would be advantageous.
Key Responsibilities
* Create purchase orders and track deliveries to ensure on-time receipt of goods.
* Source the best suppliers based on cost, quality, service and reliability, negotiate contracts and monitor performance; implement improvement plans where needed.
* Respond to customer and supplier enquiries in a timely and professional manner; resolve problems proactively.
* Attend supplier meetings (onsite and at head office) to maintain and improve supplier relationships.
* Analyse customer purchasing trends to predict buying patterns and work with other departments to understand buying needs and specifications.
* Maintain MRP system with new supplier and parts details and manage stock levels against new orders.
* Liaise with the transport team and couriers to meet logistics requirements.
Qualifications
* Strong numerical, analytical, interpersonal and negotiation skills; excellent organisation and accuracy.
* CIPS qualification would be advantageous.
Benefits
* Pension Scheme
* 25 days starting holiday allowance, increasing to 28 with long service
* Health Cash Plan
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Long Service Recognition
* Employee of the Season
* Free On-Site Parking
Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy. If you think you might be suitable for this Buyer position, we would love to speak with you.
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