Buyer

Butler Ross; Derby; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established procurement team in Derby is seeking an experienced Buyer. The role requires managing purchasing needs, processing requisitions, and building supplier relationships. Ideal candidates will have a background in Manufacturing, Engineering, Construction, or Telecoms, along with strong negotiation and communication skills. This position offers a dynamic environment where strategic thinking is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy purchasing environment.
• Knowledge of Manufacturing, Engineering, Construction or Telecoms industries.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and manage the Business's purchasing needs.
• Implement the Procurement Strategy.
• Process requisitions and update management on order status.
• Negotiate with suppliers for best prices and delivery.
• Monitor and manage supplier performance and SLAs.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Job description

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A fantastic opportunity for an experienced purchasing professional to join an established procurement team as a Buyer.

As a Buyer you will be required operate well at the transactional level but also can think and operate at a strategic level when necessary in a sometimes challenging but exciting environment.

Role Requirements of the Buyer:

To identify and manage the Business's purchasing needs. Implementing the Procurement Strategy as defined by the Business

To process requisitions and update management on the status of orders

Arranging transport of goods and tracking orders to ensure timely delivery

To build professional relationships with suppliers and negotiate for best price, requisite quantities and delivery timescales, including monitoring and managing supplier performance and SLAs

To gain an understanding the target market and analysing trends in order to make informed buying decisions

New supplier sourcing and purchasing set-up

To be the point of contact for all purchasing matters for Operations, and coordination with Warehouses, instigating corrective actions as required

Deliver KPIs relating to cost, quality, service and continuity of supply and ensure existent supply agreements are adhered to

Person Specification of the Buyer:

Experienced in the role of Buyer within a busy purchasing environment

Experienced with Manufacturing, Engineering, Construction or Telecoms industries

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

The role of Buyer would suit a procurement professional with experience in a role such as Junior Buyer, Buyer, Senior Buyer, Commodity Specialist, Category Manager, Supply Chain Planner or Purchasing Officer.