Buyer

Comex 2000; Derby; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic Company looking for a Buyer to enhance their purchasing operations. This role is integral to executing procurement strategies, optimizing supplier relationships, and ensuring product delivery on time. If you have a knack for negotiation and strategic planning, this is a fantastic opportunity for career growth and continuous training.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Holidays and pension schemes

Continuous training and up-skilling

Career development opportunities

Discounted Virgin Media products

Refer a Friend scheme

Qualifications

• 3+ years of proven experience as a Buyer.
• Exceptional interpersonal and negotiation prowess.
• Acute commercial awareness and sharp analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with suppliers and negotiate best prices.
• Monitor and manage supplier performance to exceed SLAs.
• Lead strategic sourcing for new suppliers and purchasing frameworks.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Negotiation

Analytical Skills

Commercial Awareness

IT Savvy

Education

CIPS qualification Levels 3 or 4

Tools

SAP

Job description

Are You the Strategic Purchasing Pro We're Looking For? Join Comex 2000!

Do you possess an eagle eye for detail and a talent for transforming procurement into a competitive advantage? Comex 2000 is on the hunt for a dynamic and self-starting Buyer to join our vibrant team!

About the Role: Your Impact at Comex 2000

This isn't just a job; it's an exhilarating opportunity to be at the heart of our purchasing operations, driving significant group objectives and shaping our future! You'll be instrumental in executing our Procurement Strategy, hand-picking top-tier products, and ensuring seamless, on-time delivery every time.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Forging Powerful Partnerships: Build robust relationships with suppliers, mastering negotiations to secure the best prices, optimal quantities, and ideal delivery schedules.
  
• Performance Powerhouse: Monitor and manage supplier performance, ensuring all Service Level Agreements (SLAs) are not just met, but exceeded.
  
• Market Maestro: Stay ahead of the curve by understanding market trends, empowering you to make brilliantly informed buying decisions.
  
• Strategic Sourcing: Lead the charge in sourcing new suppliers and setting up efficient purchasing frameworks.
  
• Operational Anchor: Become the trusted expert for all purchasing inquiries from Operations, seamlessly coordinating with Warehouses and implementing swift corrective actions when needed.
  
• Driving Success: Hit KPIs out of the park across cost, quality, service, and continuity of supply, all while ensuring existing agreements are flawlessly upheld.
  

Who We're Looking For: Your Profile

We need someone who thrives on both the nitty-gritty details and the big-picture strategy – an individual eager to grow their expertise in an environment that's as challenging as it is rewarding!

Requirements

• A solid 3+ years of proven experience as a Buyer.
  
• Exceptional interpersonal and negotiation prowess.
  
• Sharp analytical skills that cut through complexity.
  
• Acute commercial awareness.
  
• IT savvy, with a preference for SAP experience.
  
• Bonus points for experience in the telecoms or construction industries!
  

Desirable Qualifications:

• CIPS qualification Levels 3 or 4 are highly desirable.
  
  
  
  

Benefits

• PAYE competitive salary
  
• As well as your traditional benefits such as holidays and pension schemes, our core is to invest in our employees development through continuous training and up-skilling
  
• Offering career development and opportunities for progression through the business
  
• Heavily discounted Virgin Media products, including broadband and TV services
  
• Refer a Friend scheme offering cash bonuses of up to £1000