Buyer7 month fixed term contract£27,000 per annumBridgendOur client is a market-leading and international supplier of aluminium food packaging, renowned for innovation, quality and service. They continue with ambitious growth plans, they are seeking like-minded individuals to support and enhance their team on an exciting journey.As a Buyer you will be responsible for ensuring your daily tasks are completed efficiently and in a timely manner. You will monitor the supply flow and identify any shortages or bottlenecks that may arise. You must evaluate customer demand and plan accordingly to meet customer required dates. You will be the point of contact for suppliers and work colleagues within all departments, over the phone and in person. You will support managers and employees through a variety of tasks. You will organise systems and update databases. You will liaise daily with suppliers, customers, sales, production and warehouse teams. You will run and update daily reports and take on any additional administration duties as required. Due to recent team changes, they currently have a vacancy on a 7-month fixed-term contract, for a Buyer who is available to start at short noticeResponsibilitiesDaily running & updating of reportsUpdating Supplier delivery schedulesPlacing Purchase Orders with suppliers in line with MRP to meet production requirementsReview and monitor supplier order books, updating Epicor when requiredSchedule meetings between teams, managers and departmentsRespond to any questions and requests for informationWork alongside Managers, compiling and planning daily dutiesLiaise with sales department to determine customer requirementsInteract with all departments within the business to investigate and resolve any issuesUndertake any additional administration duties as requiredEnsure all systems are updated accurately and in a timely mannerHandle multiple projectsAnswer and direct callsContribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as neededSupport a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration and innovation, with an emphasis on embracing technology to maximise efficiencyEnsure housekeeping within work area is maintained at the highest-level ensuring adherence to required standards at all timesEnsure and maintain a safe working environment by adherence to HSE requirementsExperienceDemonstrate a good sense of priorities, structure your workload effectively and deliver consistently good resultsAttention to detail across all aspects of the roleFlexible & adaptable to the fast paced, evolving requirements of the businessAbility to meet deadlines and work under time pressuresUse own initiative to work with minimal guidanceExcellent IT Proficiency (Outlook, Excel, Word) with the ability to learn and use business specific applicationsBenefitsStandard work benefits - 20 days holiday + bank holidays, auto-enrolment pension, 40 hour work weekAbility to work independently, with the support of your team membersOpportunity to work in a growing established businessOpportunity for professional growth and developmentIf you are interested in applying, please send through your up to date CV and Cover Letter.Direct applicants please - No Agencies