This is a great opportunity for a professional, confident buyer from an engineering sector or with raw materials buying experience to join a friendly Team of 4, together managing over 700 suppliers globally, but also with your own area of personal responsibility to manager c.20 or so Suppliers in India and the UK which will give you the opportunity to really build relationships including visits probably twice per year to India and once per month to visit UK suppliers.
You will need to be skilled in building good mutually beneficial working relationships with Suppliers the art of walking the line between being assertive and friendly to ease negotiations on Price, Delivery and Quality. Ideally you will be familiar with Engineering Drawings and have a relevant qualification such a CIPS Level 3 or 4 or be working towards this. The office environment is friendly professional with everyone getting one with their own work but having time for a work and non-related work chat making for a pleasant, relaxed office with opportunities within the wider group to progress for the ambitious.
The Role:
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Buyer to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a key role in ensuring the timely and cost-effective procurement of materials, services and components essential for our manufacturing processes.
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