An exciting opportunity to join a unique business in the heart of beautiful countryside with super benefits including:-
* 37 hours per week 8.30am to 4.30pm (Mon-Thurs) and 8.30am to 4pm (Friday) with a 30 minute unpaid lunch break
* 25 days holidays and 8 bank holidays
* 5% pension
* Private healthcare
* 2 x base salary life insurance
Experience needed to be successful as a Senior Buyer:-
* Min 5 years purchasing experience within a manufacturing environment
* MRP experience preferred but not essential
* Proficient with Microsoft applications Excel and word
* Understand technical drawings
Duties for the Senior Buyer will include:-
* Perform the full purchasing cycle from requisition through order placement to delivery expediting and supplier issue resolution.
* Build and maintain strong supplier partnerships that drive continuous improvement in quality, cost, delivery and safety.
* Conduct market benchmarking and analysis, negotiating terms to optimise competitiveness and cash flow.
* Ensure timely purchase order placement in line with planned demand for Designated Suppliers.
* Manage Designated Suppliers cost delivery and quality.
* Ensure timely receipt of items ordered from Designated Suppliers.
* Obtain quotations ad-hoc as requested from internal customers record and return.
* Communicate effectively at any level within the business as circumstances dictate.
* Resolve any query invoices to aid the cash-flow of the business within the month of issue.
* Perform basic clerical duties within the department.
COG LTD are acting as an Employment Agency.
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