Buyer

Hunter Selection; Newport; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment consultancy is seeking a commercially astute Buyer in Newport. This role involves selecting suppliers and negotiating prices, while analyzing market trends and managing purchase requisitions. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment and is qualified to HNC level. Join a dynamic team with a competitive salary ranging from £32,000 to £35,000, alongside a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Group Pension Scheme

Group Healthcare scheme

Comprehensive training & development plan

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' experience as a Buyer/Purchaser in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Commercially astute with negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, negotiate, and report on supplier price changes.
• Select new and alternative sources for materials and services.
• Forecast market trends affecting material and service availability.

Skills

Negotiation

Market analysis

Supplier management

Deadline management

Education

HNC or equivalent

CIPS certification

Job description

Buyer
Newport
27280/900

£32,000 - £35,000 & Comprehensive Benefits package

Benefits Package

• £32,000 - £35,000
• 25 days holiday
• Group Pension Scheme
• Group Healthcare scheme
• Comprehensive training & development plan

Part of a successful international organization, this high-tech manufacturer has developed an enviable reputation for product quality and innovation. They are looking to recruit a commercially astute Buyer to work on a variety of projects within this fast paced and dynamic team focused environment.

Position Overview

You will work in a team based environment and be responsible for selecting suppliers and negotiating prices for materials and services required, in the most cost effective and efficient manner.

Key responsibilities

• Analyze, negotiate and report supplier price changes, whilst evaluating market trends to develop new services and creating cost savings.
• Select new and alternative sources of the supply of materials and services.
• Forecasting market trends affecting material and service availability - whilst ensuring all purchase requisitions and programmes are correct and reflect the current supplier's lead times.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• At least 2 years' experience working as a Buyer / Purchaser within a manufacturing environment
• Commercially astute with an ability to work to tight deadlines
• Qualified to at least HNC level, CIPS certified would be an added bonus.

For further information please email

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Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.

Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & 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.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business