Buyer

Netbox Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Buyer for procurement in rural Maidstone. The role involves managing supplier contracts, analyzing buying trends, and acting as the SAP Super User. Ideal candidates will have strong negotiation skills and SAP experience. This position offers a salary of £34,500 along with benefits, including enhanced holidays and healthcare.

Benefits

Enhanced holiday

Healthcare

Paid qualifications (CIPS)

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with SAP systems in a procurement or buying role.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Excellent organisational and communication abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to analyse trends and adapt to changing demands.

Responsibilities

• Interpreting requirement plans to generate and amend order coverage.
• Managing purchase orders to ensure on-time customer deliveries.
• Analysing buying patterns, predicting trends, and managing stock levels.
• Negotiating supplier contracts and maintaining strong supplier relationships.
• Driving cost efficiency and securing long-term agreements with suppliers.
• Ensuring accurate record-keeping and reporting vendor performance data.
• Acting as the SAP Super User for the purchasing function.

Skills

SAP systems experience

Negotiation skills

Supplier management

Organizational skills

Communication abilities

Job description

Overview

Are you an experienced buyer with a proven track record of working with SAP systems and procurement? Netbox Recruitment is excited to present a fantastic opportunity on behalf of our client, a leading organisation in their sector.

Role details

Buyer - Procurement - Purchasing. Salary: £34,500 + Company benefits (enhanced holiday and healthcare). Location: rural Maidstone - ME15 0EP. Hours: 35 hours per week with flexible hours available. Benefits: Paid qualifications available CIPS.

Key Responsibilities

• Interpreting requirement plans to generate and amend order coverage.
• Managing purchase orders to ensure on-time customer deliveries.
• Analysing buying patterns, predicting trends, and managing stock levels.
• Negotiating supplier contracts and maintaining strong supplier relationships.
• Driving cost efficiency and securing long-term agreements with suppliers.
• Ensuring accurate record-keeping and reporting vendor performance data.
• Acting as the SAP Super User for the purchasing function.

Essential Experience and Skills

• Hands-on experience with SAP systems in a procurement or buying role.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Excellent organisational and communication abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to analyse trends and adapt to changing demands.

Why Join Us?

This is an excellent opportunity to join an organisation that values respect, communication, teamwork, recognition, and quality in all aspects of its operations.

How to Apply

Contact Netbox Recruitment today or submit your CV to explore this opportunity further. Take your buying career to new heights