Buyer

Butler Rose are currently supporting a business in the Welington (Somerset) area who have a current requirement for a Buyer. This is a new role in a growing organisation with the primary objective of the role being to support the company in the purchase of goods, materials and services to ensure that the company supply chain needs are met, taking into account price, quality and delivery to ensure continuity of supply.

Duties are wide ranging in scope but include:

• Monitor projects coming into Stock system, review shortages and manage procurement of identified items.
• Identify make/buy decision, place orders as required.
• Ensure all Purchase Orders raised cover full scope of requirement.
• Responsibility for all incoming requisitions taking ownership from quote through to delivery.
• Check order confirmations against goods ordered to ensure dates and details match.
• Carry out RFQ exercise in line with company process. Identify best value solution.
• Daily management of replenishment function within Stock system.
• Update internal stakeholders on progress of orders as required.
• To expedite orders and notify stakeholders of any variance.
• Attend internal meetings as representative for the procurement department as required.
• Update internal databases with order details (dates, vendors, quantities, costs).
• Update monthly savings tracker.
• Compare product deliveries with issued purchase orders and contact vendors when there are discrepancies.
• Follow up on any order discrepancies with the supplier in conjunction with the Quality Manager.
• Adhere to all company policies, processes and procedures.
• Carry out any other task within scope of the job.

To be chosen, you must possess the following experience/skills:

• Experienced buyer, CIPS qualification desirable but not essential.
• Knowledge of MRP/ERP systems and their applications.
• Good understanding of purchasing procedures.
• Computer literate with a good working knowledge of MS Office Packages.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Proven history of effective supply management.

Package:

• Salary £32,000 with opportunity for further career development.
• 33 days leave
• Enhanced pension
• Further benefits package available and can be discussed

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.