Buyer

TN United Kingdom; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in food manufacturing is seeking a Buyer to join their team in Sandy, Bedfordshire. This role involves negotiating prices, managing purchase orders, and ensuring timely delivery of materials. The ideal candidate will have experience in a similar role, strong attention to detail, and excellent customer service skills. Join a rapidly growing company where your contributions will directly impact the success of manufacturing projects. If you are passionate about procurement and want to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role, ideally within manufacturing.
• Excellent attention to detail and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate prices and discounts for raw materials and equipment.
• Maintain appropriate stock levels and ensure timely delivery.

Skills

Negotiating prices and discounts

Attention to detail

Time management

Good admin skills

Customer service

Managing ERP/MRP systems

CIPS qualification

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Job description

Buyer
Sandy, Bedfordshire
£30,000 per annum

We are delighted to be working with a global leader in the food manufacturing industry.

Due to rapid growth and expansion, our client is looking to employ a Buyer to work at their site based in Sandy, Bedfordshire.

The main duties of the Buyer will include:

• Negotiating prices and discounts
• Placing and chasing purchase orders for the business including raw materials and electrical control gear
• Making sure stock is maintained at an appropriate level
• Ensuring the equipment is delivered on time, keeping up to date regarding the status of manufacturing projects
• Working to budgets given
• General administration work
• Reviewing the short allocations report

Key Skills and Relevant Experience:

• Experience within a similar role, ideally within manufacturing
• Excellent attention to detail
• Time management skills
• Good admin skills
• Excellent customer service
• Previous experience of managing an ERP/MRP system
• CIPS qualification preferred, but not essential

If you feel like you have the right skills and experience and want to be considered, then please Apply Now!