French Speaking Operational BuyerLeicesterSalary GBP32000 - GBP35000Permanent Full-time Hybrid
Macildowie are working with this client based in Leicester to recruit a French Speaking Operational Buyer into their Purchasing team within a specialist distribution and manufacturing supply chain environment.
This is a fast-paced role focused on back-to-back purchasing, supplier management, order progression and supporting the wider business in delivering a high level of customer service.
You'll be responsible for placing and managing orders, chasing acknowledgements and overdue deliveries, maintaining supplier order books, resolving order queries and making day-to-day logistical decisions to ensure cost-effective and timely delivery.
The role will suit someone with purchasing experience, or exposure to the purchasing process, who enjoys supplier interaction, internal collaboration and working in a busy operational environment.
Key responsibilities include:
Back-to-back order placement and process management
Maintaining purchasing KPIs and process documentation
Chasing supplier acknowledgements and overdue orders
Supporting supplier set-up and pro forma payment processes
Building strong relationships with internal teams and suppliers
Supporting monthly purchasing and sales reviews
Resolving order issues and contributing to reject issue close-outs
Reviewing delivery schedules and supporting inventory efficiency
Working closely with Commodity Buyers to monitor trends and suggest stock changes
The ideal candidate will have:French speaking is essential
Purchasing experience or a strong understanding of purchasing processes
Experience dealing with suppliers or customers
Strong organisation skills and attention to detail
A proactive, confident and self-motivated approach
The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
Good communication skills across internal and external stakeholders
Strong Microsoft Office skills
A willingness to learn and improve processes
Driving ability would be beneficial, but is not essential
This is a great opportunity for a purchasing professional who wants to join a collaborative, agile and customer-focused environment where each day brings new challenges and opportunities to improve.
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