Buyer

TN United Kingdom; Kettering; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Buyer to join their dynamic team in Kettering. In this pivotal role, you will leverage your sourcing expertise to collaborate closely with Sales and Supply Chain teams, ensuring that the product range aligns with the company's strategic goals. Your responsibilities will include negotiating with suppliers, managing product lines, and maintaining strong customer relationships. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about delivering quality results, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a forward-thinking company that values adaptability and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience in sourcing and negotiating with suppliers.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Researching and quoting products based on sales requests.
• Negotiating prices and quantities with local suppliers.
• Maintaining pricing aligned with sales margin requirements.

Skills

Negotiation Skills

Communication Skills

Relationship Building

Financial Knowledge

Attention to Detail

Project Management

Tools

ERP Systems

Spreadsheets

Presentation Software

Stock Management Systems

Job description

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Job Title: Buyer

Salary: Competitive

Location: Kettering

Contract: Permanent

Working hours: Monday to Friday 08.30-16.30 (37.5 hours per week)

About the Role

As a sourcing specialist, you will work closely with Sales and Supply Chain teams. Your role involves utilizing their knowledge to ensure the product range supports the company's overall strategy and goals. You will gather and prioritize product and customer/sales requirements, source and price suitable products, plan and communicate changes in product lines, and identify market gaps for potential filling. Additionally, you will research customer needs with Sales and negotiate with suppliers to purchase products, enabling the company to offer a comprehensive assortment to its customers.

Responsibilities include:

• Responding to field sales requests by researching and quoting products outside the current offering. Setting up items upon receipt of customer PO for smooth transactions (Sales order, Purchase order).
• Liaising with product management to respond to sales queries.
• Negotiating with local suppliers on prices and quantities, demonstrating commercial awareness.
• Responding to ad-hoc price changes from suppliers.
• Maintaining pricing aligned with sales margin requirements.
• Discontinuing or superseding products as needed.
• Cleaning up or discontinuing unsold products.
• Reporting on discontinued stock holdings.
• Onboarding new suppliers by gathering information and completing internal forms.

About You!

• Extract data from ERP systems.
• Excellent communication skills for negotiations and clear expectations.
• Relationship building and networking skills.
• Financial and accounting knowledge for margins, gross profit, and discounts.
• Proficiency in spreadsheets, presentation software, and stock management systems.
• Attention to detail and high standards for quality control.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• High standards for customer focus and service excellence.
• Establish and maintain effective customer relationships.
• Passion for completing tasks and meeting commitments.
• Focus on customer needs and continuous improvement.

Attention to Quality

• Complete tasks with attention to detail.
• Follow procedures to ensure quality, productivity, and service.
• Proactively address problems and notify others as needed.
• Ensure deliverables are accurate and comprehensive.

Adaptability/Flexibility

• Be open to ideas and support team problem-solving.
• Achieve results through changes in responsibilities and processes.
• Embrace new structures, procedures, and technologies.
• Develop new skills to adapt to change.
• Contribute to team success as a team player.

If this role interests you and you meet the requirements, please get in touch to learn more. Send your CV by clicking 'apply'.

We look forward to hearing from you.