Buyer

Saint Gobain; Tamworth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction materials manufacturer in Tamworth is seeking a Buyer for the Fosroc brand. The role involves managing purchasing materials, conducting negotiations with suppliers, and maintaining inventory levels. The ideal candidate has significant experience in a manufacturing environment, adept in ERP systems like SAP or MS Dynamics, and possesses strong analytical and negotiating skills.

Qualifications

• Proven purchasing experience in a batch processing/manufacturing environment.
• Proficient knowledge of ERP based purchasing systems.
• Negotiating skills.
• Computer literate - in particular, experience in the use of ERP systems.
• Good communication/interpersonal skills.
• Developed analytical skills.
• Creative approach to problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of all purchased materials and products.
• Raise and expedite purchase orders for raw materials and packaging.
• Maintain inventory to avoid operational disruption.
• Manage reduction of Slow-moving Obsolete stock.
• Conduct effective tenders and negotiate with suppliers.
• Monitor prices and report movements.
• Establish strategic relationships with key suppliers.

Skills

Purchasing experience in a batch processing/manufacturing environment

Proficient knowledge of ERP systems

Negotiating skills

Computer literacy

Good communication skills

Analytical skills

Creative problem-solving

Tools

SAP

MS Dynamics

Job description

Buyer- Fosroc

Here at Saint Gobain UK & Ireland we're looking for a Buyer to join our Fosroc brand in Tamworth. Reporting to the Procurement Manager, you'll be responsible for managing the effective delivery, on a day-to-day basis, of all purchased materials and products in response to business requirements.

Job Purpose:
To assist in maintaining the ERP purchasing data integrity of all purchased stock. Implementation of centrally identified initiatives. Carrying out tender activity and supplier negotiations as well as support the development of the Fosroc strategic approach to Procurement

Key Areas of Responsibility:

• Raising and expediting purchase orders for raw materials, packaging and factored goods in line with business requirements and targets
• Ensuring inventory (RM, Packaging & Factored) is kept to a minimum without adversely affecting the operation of the business, providing justification for increased levels
• Key responsibility for the effective management of the reduction of Slow-moving Obsolete stock (SLOBS)
• Managing the supply chain of toll manufactured and direct delivery products
• Reviewing MRP parameters for raw materials, packaging and factored goods and recommending adjustments in line with usage history
• Carry out effective tenders for categories of spend, ensuring that the business needs are understood, by effective identification and engagement of key stakeholders
• Identify new suppliers, agree terms and negotiate supply agreements where appropriate, including discount structures and volume rebates
• Establish strategic relationships with key suppliers
• Ensuring timely and accurate price monitoring, with price movements reported, and the impact of these movements clearly communicated, through effective negotiation in line with market index pricing according to commodity
• Effective management of the supply base to ensure that any "value add" is obtained, business needs are met, and that any disputes are avoided or have no detrimental effect on the business - inc. ensuring timely payment of invoices
• Sourcing and gaining approval for new suppliers/materials, as appropriate

What you'll need:

• Proven purchasing experience in a batch processing / manufacturing environment
• Proficient knowledge of ERP based purchasing systems.
• Negotiating skills
• Computer literate - in particular, experience in the use of ERP systems like SAP or Ms Dynamics
• Good communication/interpersonal skills
• Developed analytical skills
• Creative approach to problem solving

About us

About Us
Fosroc is a British manufacturer of specialised construction chemicals that cater to a range of sectors including commercial, industrial, residential, marine and infrastructure. We are part of the wider Saint Gobain UK & Ireland Group.

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