Buyer

Acorn by Synergie; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking company near Swindon is seeking an Experienced Buyer to lead procurement efforts. This role focuses on strategic purchasing of retail equipment with a hybrid working model of three days in the office and two days from home. Candidates should possess strong Excel skills and ideally hold or be working towards a professional qualification. This is a great opportunity to grow in a dynamic environment while managing supplier relationships and enhancing the supply chain.

Benefits

Salary of £40k

Hybrid working with three days in the office and two from home

Qualifications

• Very good Excel skills.
• Educated to a minimum of GCSE level.
• Qualified or part-qualified professional (CIPS, CIOB or RICS) would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the delivery of a competitive supply chain through strategic and operational procurement.
• Negotiate and agree contracts for goods and services in line with budget requirements.
• Ensure integrity and compliance with internal systems, processes and procedures.

Skills

Very good Excel skills

Education

GCSE level

CIPS, CIOB or RICS qualification

Job description

Experienced Buyer

Near Swindon | £40k | 8.30am–5.30pm | Monday to Friday |

Introduction

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting for an experienced Buyer to join a forward-thinking company near Swindon. This role focuses on the purchasing of retail equipment, with a hybrid working pattern of three days in the office and two days working from home.

Key Duties:

• Lead and manage the delivery of a competitive supply chain through strategic and operational procurement.
• Lead and manage the procurement team and department, ensuring commercial and operational benefits.
• Ensure integrity and compliance with internal systems, processes and procedures.
• Maintain effective liaison with internal stakeholders, ensuring a proactive approach.
• Ensure continuity and expansion of the supply chain while maintaining competitive pricing to increase profitability.
• Select suitable suppliers, prepare and issue enquiries, and carry out quotation analysis and evaluation.
• Negotiate and agree contracts for goods and services in line with budget requirements.
• Negotiate and agree rebate contracts with key suppliers.
• Support Project Quantity Surveyors in selecting and appointing project-specific labour teams and sub-contractors.
• Liaise with estimators to ensure current cost information is communicated at bid stage.
• Manage procurement processes to support project programmes.
• Attend internal meetings to support project delivery in line with budget and programme requirements.
• Manage and co-ordinate the procurement and delivery of equipment on turnkey and key account projects.
• Report on price variances, delivery performance and supplier service levels.
• Develop, maintain and improve supplier relationships and agreements.
• Produce schedules of materials and goods requirements from drawings and specifications.
• Monitor and evaluate the supply chain on a regional and national basis.
• Ensure suppliers and sub-contractors meet company health and safety and competency requirements.
• Manage, support and mentor the procurement team to ensure departmental efficiency.

Requirements:

• Very good Excel skills.
• Qualified or part-qualified professional (CIPS, CIOB or RICS) would be an advantage.
• Educated to a minimum of GCSE level.
• Ability to drive, as the location is not accessible via bus.

What We Offer:

• Salary of £40k.
• Hybrid working with three days in the office and two days working from home.

Interested?

Apply now to find out more about this experienced Buyer opportunity near Swindon.