Buyer
40000 Annual
Buyer Purchasing Officer Procurement Buyer
Leamington Spa Circa £40,000 depending on experience + company bonus Permanent Full time
This Buyer opportunity is with one of Leamington s most respected engineering employers, known for excellent staff retention and a supportive working culture. They are now looking for a Buyer to join their purchasing team, and this would suit an experienced Purchasing Officer, Procurement Buyer or Purchaser from a manufacturing background.
The company offers outstanding benefits including:
- 26 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays
- Company bonus
- Private medical cover (after qualifying period)
- Death in service benefit (4x annual salary)
- Early Friday finish, with hours of 08:00 to 17:00 Monday to Thursday and 08:00 to 12:00 Friday (38 hours a week)
The Buyer role
This is a varied Buyer role covering both direct and indirect purchasing and procurement.
Direct purchasing:
- Placing purchase orders and processing requisitions using MRP software
- Managing inventory levels to support production schedules
- Chasing late orders and working through daily shortage reports
- Managing stock movement
- Discussing improvements with suppliers and managing those relationships
Indirect purchasing:
- Sourcing and negotiating non-production goods and services, including consumables, logistics and utilities
- Leading supplier selection through RFQs, market analysis and competitive bidding
- Negotiating contracts, pricing, service level agreements and commercial terms
- Running supplier performance reviews, resolving issues and driving continuous improvement
- Analysing spend data to identify savings
- Working with internal stakeholders to understand what the business needs
What you ll need to be considered for the Buyer role
- Proven experience as a Buyer or in purchasing, procurement or supply chain, typically within a manufacturing environment
- Good knowledge of ERP or MRP systems and MS Office, especially Excel
- Strong negotiation and relationship building skills
- Accuracy and good time management
- The ability to work alone or as part of a team
- A degree in business, supply chain management or a related field is preferred
If you re a Buyer, Purchaser or Purchasing Officer looking for a highly rated employer in Leamington, this could be the ideal next step.
Suitable job titles include: Buyer, Operational Buyer, Production Buyer, Procurement Buyer, Indirect Buyer, Direct Buyer, Materials Buyer, Purchaser, Purchasing Officer, Procurement Officer, Purchasing Coordinator, Procurement Coordinator, Buyer Planner, Supply Chain Buyer.
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