As a Senior Buyer, you will play a vital role in managing the procurement process to ensure the efficient and timely acquisition of goods and services.
Key Responsibilities:- * Ensuring purchase orders are placed in a timely manner in relation to new components required for NPI and checking progress to ensure they are delivered to schedule.* Negotiate on pricing, quantities and lead times.* Ensuring any last-minute design changes are actioned in a timely manner.* Maintaining the correct level of stock to fulfil production requirements and maintain an optimal level of stock holding* Work alongside all departments within the business and communicate effectively with them on forecasted arrival dates for stock.* Producing reports on purchasing related activities.* Working within the ERP system to generate purchase orders that form the basis of regular stock purchasing, in line with forecast agreed from sales.* Record and maintain accurate computerised records of all purchasing activities.* Conduct market research and analysis to identify trends, market conditions, and potential risks and opportunities.* Stay updated on industry trends, new products, and market conditions to make informed purchasing decisions
- * Able to communicate well, adapting to a wide range of people* Creative and problem solver* Excellent numerical skills with the ability to analyse information and prepare reports* A hardworking and reliable attitude, able to work autonomously but collaboratively* Able to work on own initiative and to tight deadlines* Self-motivated and sets high standards* Able to remain calm and focused under pressure* Willing to take on new challenges and driven to continually improve* Strong IT skills, with experience in Microsoft Office* Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings (desirable)* ERP Software experience necessary (Priority desirable but not essential
If you are an experienced Senior Buyer looking for a new challenge in a dynamic industry, our client offers a competitive salary and benefits package, along with excellent career development opportunities. Apply now to join their team!