Buyer

Kinetic PLC; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment consultancy is seeking a Buyer for a permanent position in Bispham, Blackpool. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication and negotiation skills, strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, and experience with ERP systems. The role offers a competitive salary between £35,000 and £38,000, with working hours from 08:00 to 17:00 Monday to Thursday, and 08:00 to 12:00 on Friday.

Qualifications

• Proficient communication and negotiation skills required.
• Experience using Microsoft Office.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure pre-purchase order authorisations are in place.
• Place purchase orders onto suppliers for timely deliveries.
• Progress order confirmations to ensure compliance with contracts.
• Resolve queries to prevent delays.
• Obtain proposals from suppliers for value.
• Maintain records of discussions and obligations.
• Support supplier reviews for improved performance.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Negotiation skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Experience with ERP/MRP systems

Education

CIP's qualification

Job description

Overview

Are you a Buyer looking for a fresh new permanent position?

Is Bispham, Blackpool an area you are happy commuting to for work?

Do you enjoy developing new supplier relationships, challenging pricing etc?

Can you successfully negotiate and communicate with prospective clients?

Would you be happy with a salary of circa £36000?

Happy working Days 08.00 - 17.00 Monday to Thursday with an early finish Friday?

If you have answered "yes" to the above questions, then please read on and apply if interested. Suitable candidates will be contacted and given additional information on the company and role.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Pre-Purchase order authorisations are in place.
• Place Purchase Orders onto Suppliers to ensure timely deliveries.
• Progress Order Confirmations to ensure work has commenced in line with contractual requirements.
• Progress order items to ensure that the schedule will be adhered to.
• Progress Query Resolution to ensure that items are not "held up".
• Obtain detailed proposals from Suppliers to ensure "value for money" is obtained.
• Maintain an effective administration to ensure records are kept of discussions / meetings and contract obligations are recorded.
• Support supplier reviews to enable improved performance.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and negotiation skills, be fully conversant in using Microsoft office and have experience using ERP / MRP system. CIP's qualification would be desirable.

Job Details

Role - Buyer

Salary - £35000 - £38000

Location - Bispham / Blackpool

Hours - 38 per week (Monday to Thursday 08.00 - 17.00 and 08.00 - 12.00 on Friday)

Kinetic plc is a Recruitment Consultancy with 40 years of experience of delivering staffing solutions to the engineering, manufacturing and technical industries.

Kinetic plc treats all applications with a high degree of care, we review all submissions and will attempt to contact applicants who match the job profile. Those that do not meet the specification may not be contacted but their CV retained to be considered against future opportunities.