Buyer – Nottinghamshire
Chase & Holland have today been engaged by an exceptional Nottinghamshire based business, and are excited to be partnering the business to recruit a Buyer into the growing and developing team.
This role is coming about owing to growth and an increase in R&D leading to some exciting plans for the future. The business is extremely well regarded as a leader in it's chosen field, and is a long and very well estblished name.
As the Buyer, you will be responsible for:
• Supplier Management: Identify, evaluate, and manage relationships with suppliers in the UK and overseas to ensure the best quality, cost, and delivery performance.
• Procurement: Source and purchase engineering materials, components, and services in line with company policies.
• Negotiation: Negotiate, terms, and pricing with suppliers to achieve cost savings and ensure supply chain efficiency.
• Quality Assurance: Work closely with the quality assurance team to ensure all purchased materials and components meet the required specifications and standards.
• Market Analysis: Conduct market research to stay informed about industry trends, pricing, and new suppliers.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate records of purchases and supplier performance.
• Compliance: Ensure all procurement activities comply with company policies, legal requirements, and ethical standards.
Qualifications:
• Education: Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in procurement, preferably in an engineering or manufacturing environment.
Skills:
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of international trade regulations and logistics.
• Working knowledge of Sage 200
• Personal Attributes:
• Detail-oriented with strong organisational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain effective working
If you are interested in finding out about this exciting Buyer opportunity, click ‘apply now'.
Chase and Holland acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. We specialise in Finance, Supply Chain, HR and IT recruitment and comfortably service Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Staffordshire and Lincolnshire marketplaces.
***Please note, only candidates with indefinite leave to remain and work can be considered by the company