Job Description
Are You the Strategic Purchasing Pro We're Looking For? Join Comex 2000!
Do you possess an eagle eye for detail and a talent for transforming procurement into a competitive advantage? Comex 2000 is on the hunt for a dynamic and self-starting Buyer to join our vibrant team!
About the Role: Your Impact at Comex 2000
This isn't just a job; it's an exhilarating opportunity to be at the heart of our purchasing operations, driving significant group objectives and shaping our future! You'll be instrumental in executing our Procurement Strategy, hand-picking top-tier products, and ensuring seamless, on-time delivery every time.
What You'll Be Doing:
* Forging Powerful Partnerships: Build robust relationships with suppliers, mastering negotiations to secure the best prices, optimal quantities, and ideal delivery schedules.
* Performance Powerhouse: Monitor and manage supplier performance, ensuring all Service Level Agreements (SLAs) are not just met, but exceeded.
* Market Maestro: Stay ahead of the curve by understanding market trends, empowering you to make brilliantly informed buying decisions.
* Strategic Sourcing: Lead the charge in sourcing new suppliers and setting up efficient purchasing frameworks.
* Operational Anchor: Become the trusted expert for all purchasing inquiries from Operations, seamlessly coordinating with Warehouses and implementing swift corrective actions when needed.
* Driving Success: Hit KPIs out of the park across cost, quality, service, and continuity of supply, all while ensuring existing agreements are flawlessly upheld.
Who We're Looking For: Your Profile
We need someone who thrives on both the nitty-gritty details and the big-picture strategy – an individual eager to grow their expertise in an environment that's as challenging as it is rewarding!
Requirements
* A solid 3+ years of proven experience as a Buyer.
* Exceptional interpersonal and negotiation prowess.
* Sharp analytical skills that cut through complexity.
* Acute commercial awareness.
* IT savvy, with a preference for SAP experience.
* Bonus points for experience in the telecoms or construction industries!
Desirable Qualifications:
* CIPS qualification Levels 3 or 4 are highly desirable.
Benefits
* PAYE competitive salary
* As well as your traditional benefits such as holidays and pension schemes, our core is to invest in our employees development through continuous training and up-skilling
* Offering career development and opportunities for progression through the business
* Heavily discounted Virgin Media products, including broadband and TV services
* Refer a Friend scheme offering cash bonuses of up to £1000
Requirements
3+ years of experience as a buyer Strong interpersonal skills, particularly in negotiation Excellent analytical skills Commercial awareness IT literate, with experience of SAP desirable Experience in the telecoms or construction industries Desirable Qualifications: CIPS qualification Levels 3 or 4 preferred