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Buyer

Jonathan Lee Recruitment
Posted 13 days ago, valid for 10 days
Location

Telford, Shropshire TF1 1RP, England

Contract type

Full Time

Life Insurance

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  • This role is for a Buyer at a forward-thinking manufacturing company located in Telford, offering a competitive salary of £40k per annum.
  • The position requires proven experience in a similar role within a manufacturing environment, ideally with SAP experience and a CIPS qualification.
  • Responsibilities include negotiating purchasing contracts, collaborating with suppliers, and implementing cost-saving initiatives while maintaining quality standards.
  • The company values innovation and sustainability, providing excellent working hours, flexible working options, and a comprehensive benefits package including enhanced pension and 25 days holiday.
  • This opportunity is ideal for those passionate about procurement and looking to contribute to a dynamic team in a fast-paced environment.

Are you ready to elevate your career in a role that offers a competitive salary, an excellent benefits package, and the chance to work with a forward-thinking manufacturing company? This is your opportunity to join a dynamic team as a Buyer at a state-of-the-art manufacturing site in Telford. With a focus on innovation, collaboration, and excellence, this company is at the forefront of delivering high-quality products to a diverse range of industries. If you're passionate about procurement and thrive in a fast-paced, results-driven environment, this role is for you.

What You Will Do:

- Negotiate purchasing contracts effectively, ensuring value through time, cost, and quality.

- Collaborate with suppliers to provide quarterly forecasts aligned with customer demand.

- Monitor supplier performance, ensuring adherence to agreed standards and taking corrective action when needed.

- Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives without compromising quality or delivery timelines.

- Establish and sustain long-term partnerships with suppliers while driving continuous improvement.

- Act as a key facilitator between internal teams and external suppliers to ensure seamless operations.

What You Will Bring:

- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels.

- Proven experience in a similar role within a manufacturing environment, ideally with SAP experience and a CIPS qualification.

- A successful track record of managing projects and delivering cost-saving initiatives.

- Commercial awareness and a proactive approach to adapting to market conditions.

- A strategic mindset with strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

In this role, you'll be contributing to a company that prides itself on innovation, sustainability, and delivering exceptional results. By joining this team, you'll play a vital role in ensuring the company continues to exceed customer expectations and remains competitive in the market. With a commitment to professional development and a culture that values its employees, this is a place where your skills and expertise will truly shine.

In return for your skills/experience the company are offering a salary of £40k per annum.

Excellent working hours with flexible working and a hybrid model.

Death in service.

Life assurance.

25 days holiday rising with time served.

Enhanced pension.

Other company benefits.

Location:

This role is based in Telford, Shropshire, offering a convenient location with flexible working options.

Interested?:

If you're ready to take the next step in your career as a Buyer, don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity. Apply today and let's make your next career move a success!

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.

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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.

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