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Ethos Foundation

Cambridge

On-site

GBP 32,000 - 37,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Buyer to join their team in Newmarket. In this pivotal role, you will manage the purchasing process, ensuring a smooth supply chain operation. Your strong negotiation skills and understanding of logistics will be essential as you work to meet cost-saving targets and maintain effective communication with site teams. This position offers a permanent contract with a competitive salary and attractive benefits, including generous holiday allowances and a performance bonus. If you are detail-oriented and have a passion for procurement, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus 8
Auto enrolment pension scheme
Bonus up to 12.5% of salary

Qualifications

  • CIPS/NVQ in relevant subjects like procurement or supply chain management.
  • Experience in procurement and strong negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

  • Timely procurement of goods and services for manufacturing and stock.
  • Manage and maintain purchase orders and communicate with site teams.

Skills

Negotiation Skills
Logistics Management
Supply Chain Management
Attention to Detail
Research Skills

Education

CIPS/NVQ in Procurement & Supply
Degree in Supply Chain Management

Job description

We are currently looking for a Buyer for our Newmarket based client.

Buyer
Newmarket
£32,000 to £37,000 DOE
37.5hrs per week, M-F (9am to 5pm)
Permanent

Our Newmarket client is currently looking for a Buyer to join their team. This role will be crucial in managing the purchasing process and ensuring the supply chain runs effectively.

Strong negotiation skills and understanding of logistics and supply chain management is key to this role.

What will you receive?

  • 25 days holiday plus 8 (can rise to 30 plus 8 after 5 years service)
  • Auto enrolment pension scheme
  • Bonus up to 12.5% of salary.

What will the Buyer be required to do?

  • Timely procurement of goods and services for off-site manufacturing, on-site and to stock.
  • To procure goods and services to meet the cost saving targets.
  • Manage and maintain purchase orders.
  • To communicate regularly with designated site teams to facilitate the planned or adhoc procurement requirements within reasonable site deadlines, as detailed with the procurement schedule and site programme revisions.

This list is not exhaustive; a full job description will be provided after the initial phone call. The post holder may be expected to undertake any other duties across the organisation.

What are we looking for in the Buyer?

  • CIPS/NVQ in relevant subject i.e. procurement & supply, purchasing, supply chain management.
  • Ability to build relationships, internally and externally.
  • Good negotiation and research skills.
  • Outstanding attention to detail.
  • Experience of working in procurement.
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