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Barclay Meade
Fareham
On-site
GBP 30,000 - 50,000
Full time
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Job summary
An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Buyer to join their procurement team. This role encompasses a broad range of responsibilities, including managing the purchase order process, supplier interactions, and inventory management. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting production planning and driving process improvements within the supply chain. If you are self-motivated, detail-oriented, and have a passion for logistics, this is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a thriving manufacturing business in a supportive environment.
Qualifications
- Experience in purchasing, logistics, or supply chain roles is essential.
- Proficiency in MRP/ERP systems is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Manage purchase orders and ensure accuracy in the procurement process.
- Monitor stock levels and escalate shortages to maintain inventory.
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Job description
A successful manufacturing business requires a Buyer. An exciting end-to-end supply chain position, the Buyer will work across purchasing, inventory control, planning, and expediting.
The Buyer will join a busy and supportive procurement team, reporting into a Purchasing & Logistics Manager. A broad and exciting supply chain role, the Buyer will provide support to the business and team across all areas of purchasing.
- Management of Purchase Order process - raise and place purchase orders ensuring accuracy
- Supplier interactions - ensure orders are confirmed and expedite overdue or late deliveries
- Procurement - monitor MOQ, safety stock levels and re-order points
- Inventory Management - monitor stock and inventory levels, escalating shortages
- Production Planning - Support Production Planning and liaise with subcontract partners
- Process Improvement - look to improve processes across the purchasing and logistics function
- Previous experience in a purchasing, materials, logistics or supply chain role
- Exposure to an MRP/ERP system is advantageous
- Communication and relationship building skills
- Detailed and precise
- Self-motivated and proactive
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