Buyer

TipTopJob; Hereford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Hereford is seeking an Entry-level Buyer to lead procurement for commodity goods. The role involves vendor negotiations, inventory management, and sourcing exercises. Candidates should have procurement experience in a manufacturing environment and be familiar with SAP or similar MRP systems. This position offers a competitive benefits package including 25 days holiday and an enhanced pension scheme.

Benefits

25 Days + Bank Holidays

Enhanced Pension Scheme

Company sick pay

Life assurance x 4

Career progression opportunities

Free eye tests and prescription safety glasses

Qualifications

• Experience within a manufacturing setting required.
• Familiarity with generating formal tender documentation.
• Ability to manage a diverse supplier base.

Responsibilities

• Lead negotiations for commodity goods/services.
• Conduct sourcing exercises and audits of vendors.
• Hold regular contract reviews with suppliers.

Skills

Procurement experience

Vendor negotiation

Inventory management

Sourcing exercises

Supplier management

Education

Supply chain / procurement qualification

Tools

SAP

MRP systems

Job description

Locations

Hereford HR4, commutable from Hereford, Leominster, Ross-on-Wye, Cinderford, Abergavenny, Ebbw Vale, Worcester, Brynmawr.

Benefits

• 25 Days + Bank Holidays
• Enhanced Pension Scheme
• Company sick pay
• Life assurance x 4
• Career progression opportunities
• Free eye tests and prescription safety glasses

Overview

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a world leader in a Buyer role. This position will provide you excellent job security, a good salary and benefits package with perks like free eye tests, life assurance, an enhanced pension scheme and holiday allowances.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead negotiations for designated commodity goods/services, ensuring any contract requirements.
• Conduct sourcing exercises and commercial audits of potential new vendors to develop and maintain a competitive supply base.
• Hold regular contract reviews with suppliers, to ensure compliance and identify areas for improvement to feed into pipeline projects.
• Negotiate with supplier to optimise cost, quality and delivery.
• Process purchase orders and expedite to ensure continuity of supply.
• Issue, review and assess Requests for Quotations to potential suppliers.
• Review Inventory stock levels and adjust as necessary to ensure minimum holding cost without affecting supply.
• Work with Stores Team and Internal Stakeholders when required to stocktake all inventory items held within Purchasing/Stores MRP control.

Requirements

• Procurement experience within a manufacturing setting.
• Experience of generating formal tender documentation and contracts.
• Global/European sourcing with experience of managing a diverse supplier base.
• Experience of working with SAP or an MRP system is essential.
• A supply chain / procurement qualification.

Contact

Suitable candidates should apply immediately by calling Jack Lavis for this vacancy or by sending your CV directly to him. If you are interested in this position please click apply.

Regulatory Statement

Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills and qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Purchasing and Supply Chain

Industries

Manufacturing