Job Description Senior Buyer
Location: Wickford, Essex
Hours: Monday to Friday 7.30am - 4.30pm
Salary: £45,000 per annum
Reports to: Procurement Manager
Our client, a leading manufacturer are looking for an experienced Senior Buyer to join their expanding team.
This role is key within the procurement team. It steers the Director and Senior team members toward informed strategic and operational decision-making by providing accurate information and sound commercial judgment.
As a senior buyer, you will manage the procurement of materials, goods and services for the organisation, ensuring that you are optimising the cost, cash, quality and service. You’ll drive added value through sourcing strategically, value engineering, innovation delivery and risk management.
Responsibilities:
1. Procurement Planning:
Forecast levels of demand for services and products.
Conduct research to source the best products and suppliers regarding best value, delivery schedules, and quality
Forecast price trends and their impact on future activities
Continuously gather, analyse, interpret and act upon market intelligence.
Purchasing materials in line with requirements/shortfall/MRP
Inventory management
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