Buyer

Inspire Resourcing Ltd; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm is seeking a Buyer for a well-established business in Chesterfield. In this role, you will create and manage purchase orders, negotiate with suppliers, and build relationships to ensure timely supply of materials. Candidates should have experience in a supplier-focused role, proficiency in MS Office, and the ability to thrive in fast-paced environments. A competitive salary of circa £35k - £38k is offered for this position.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar, supplier-focused role.
• Proficient with MS Office applications.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced business environment.

Responsibilities

• Create and transmit purchase orders to suppliers promptly.
• Build and maintain relationships with key supply chain partners.
• Negotiate with suppliers to achieve cost reductions.
• Research and evaluate potential new suppliers.
• Initiate supplier onboarding process and RFQs.
• Collaborate with engineering and production for material supply.
• Support supplier meetings and maintain clear information flow.
• Align with stores for inbound material supply.
• Focus on KPIs and refine action plans.
• Collaborate with departments to create cost reduction programs.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Initiate actions for continuous improvement.

Skills

Supplier negotiation

Relationship building

MS Office skills

Cost reduction

Fast-paced work

Job description

Buyer

Inspire Resourcing are recruiting a Buyer on behalf of our fantastic client in Chesterfield.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well established business based in Chesterfield.

Responsibilities & Duties:

• Create/transmit POs to suppliers in a timely manner, measuring & minimising the leadtime from PO Request to PO Placement
• Build and maintain regular interaction & first-class relationships with key supply chain partners
• Negotiate with key suppliers to achieve cost reduction objectives
• Research and evaluate potential new suppliers (working with engineering) taking into cost, quality, delivery, lead-time and responsiveness
• Initiate the supplier onboarding process (working with engineering)
• Initiate RFQs and manage responses in line with objectives (cost, lead-time, quantity etc)
• Drive daily collaboration with engineering & production around timely supply of materials/components to build-plan
• Support preparation for supplier meetings, supplier audits and maintain excellent relationships with suppliers through regular and timely information flow
• Work collaboratively with stores (regarding the inbound material supply, and PO date visibility) and with production (minimising production stops due to late delivery of components) and with the inventory control element of the team (to help keep inventory at appropriate levels)
• Maintain water-tight alignment and cross-functional working with the engineering team
• Demonstrate first-rate focus on KPIs and results, continually refining actions plans to address under-performing areas of procurement.
• Collaborate with Sales, Finance, and Engineering to create (an execute on) a cost reduction programme
• Demonstrate unwavering ability to handle multiple projects/initiatives simultaneously
• Initiate continuous improvement actions to improve KPIs

Requirements:

• Previous experience in a similar, supplier focused role
• MS Office skills
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment

Circa 35k - 38k