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:
* Continuous supplier communication and relationship building to ensure the on‑time supply of components
* Management of supplier open orders, expediting where required and ensuring delivery meets planned requirements
* Converting daily requisitions into official purchase orders (POs)
* Proactively seeking savings and continuous improvement opportunities within the supply chain
* Creating return orders from reject‑notes raised internally
* Proactive approach to resolving material shortages, which may involve sourcing alternative suppliers or collaborating with engineering to find alternative solutions
* Assisting Goods‑Inward with receipt discrepancies to resolve issues quickly and efficiently
* Raising and managing POs and handling discrepancies
* Supporting the payment process and resolving invoice/payment issues efficiently
* Actively supporting the Operational buying team and Commodity Managers with tactical and transactional requirements, and assisting other cells when necessary
* Working effectively with internal stakeholders across the business
* Engaging in a continuous improvement environment, looking to refine and enhance current processes
Required experience:
Essential Requirements:
* Must be self‑motivated with a flexible approach and ability to work well within an already established group of professionals
* Demonstrable experience with good negotiation skills
* Strong ability to prioritise and balance a demanding workload
* Demonstrate good commercial acumen and a sound understanding of purchasing principles
* Fluent communication skills, both verbal and written, along with excellent interpersonal skills to build supplier and stakeholder relationships
* Strong attention to detail
* Numerate and PC literate, with intermediate Microsoft Excel skills
Desirable Requirements:
* Experience in a procurement department
* Previous procurement experience within a manufacturing environment
* Experience using an ERP system such as SAP (or Sage or similar)
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