Buyer

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sheffield, south yorkshire, United Kingdom

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Other

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Yes

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6

Posted:

24.04.2025

Expiry Date:

08.06.2025

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a portfolio of global raw material suppliers, including order book control, capacity planning, and supplier performance.
• Lead RFQ (Request for Quotation)) processes to ensure competitive bids and supply security.
• Support supplier consolidation and improvement initiatives to reduce costs and improve delivery (OTIF) and quality (RFT).
• Handle purchasing tasks via MRP: creating POs, rescheduling, cancellations, and spot buys.
• Develop and maintain KPIs for projects and processes.
• Support and back up the Subcontract Buyer (Subcon), including raising and expediting orders.
• Negotiate pricing and manage long-term agreements with suppliers.
• Lead export/import processes and act as the company’s go-to expert on this.
• Drive continuous cost improvements and stock reduction strategies.

Requirements:

• Previous supply chain experience
• Strong written and spoken English
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Strong planning, organisation, and attention to detail
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Able to work independently and in a team
• Professional and commercially minded
• Experience in engineering or highly regulated manufacturing industries

Personal Attributes:

• Self-motivated, reliable, and proactive
• Process-oriented with a problem-solving mindset