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Reed
Posted a month ago, valid for 4 days
Location

Diss, Norfolk IP22 4LP, England

Contract type

Full Time

In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

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  • We are seeking a full-time Buyer to manage the procurement of indirect goods, focusing on quality, cost, delivery, and inventory levels.
  • The role requires proven experience in procurement, particularly with indirect goods, along with a strong understanding of ERP systems and inventory management.
  • Key responsibilities include maintaining supplier relationships, driving continuous improvement, and supporting internal teams with procurement needs.
  • Candidates should possess excellent communication skills, strong administrative abilities, and ideally hold a CIPS level 4 qualification or equivalent experience.
  • The salary for this position is competitive, and applicants are expected to have at least two years of relevant experience in a procurement role.
Buyer
  • Full-time

Join our team as a Buyer, where you will play a crucial role in the supply chain management, ensuring the quality, cost, delivery, and inventory levels are effectively managed for the purchasing of all indirect goods. This position reports directly to the Procurement Manager and is integral to our procurement strategy.

Day-to-day of the role:
  • Provide procurement, commercial, and materials management support to operational and other departmental teams.
  • Develop and maintain robust relationships with supply chain partners to exceed business needs.
  • Drive continuous improvement activities through supply chain partners to support company objectives.
  • Maintain and review the Company’s approved supplier database to source alternative suppliers as needed.
  • Support the development and maintenance of purchasing and supplier relationship modules within the Company’s ERP System.
  • Develop and maintain stock control systems for assigned materials, ensuring adequate stocks are held at minimum cost.
  • Investigate and resolve quality non-conformances, ensuring commercial resolutions.
  • Undertake commercial negotiations with assigned suppliers to ensure timely deliveries that meet budget and sales requirements.
  • Support the development of company procedures and processes associated with purchasing and receiving goods.
  • Provide service to the internal Sales team for generating customer quotations.
  • Liaise across departments to ensure the best technical and commercial solutions are identified.
  • Provide assistance and cover for the purchasing of direct goods as required.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
  • Proven work experience in a procurement role, particularly in the procurement of indirect goods and services.
  • In-depth understanding of ERP system purchasing and inventory management.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Computer proficiency, including MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, TEAMS).
  • Strong administrative skills with a very high attention to detail.
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
  • Commercial acumen and negotiation skills.
  • Ideally qualified to CIPS level 4 or above, or equivalent work experience in a related procurement role.

To apply for this Buyer position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

SonicJobs' Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy also apply.