Buyer

Villeroyboch Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

The Villeroy & Boch Group is seeking a Buyer for its UK Local Procurement Team. This part-time role involves managing procurement processes to obtain goods or services at the lowest total cost while ensuring quality and delivery standards.

Key responsibilities include managing purchase orders, issuing tenders, resolving supplier issues, and maintaining supplier performance. Ideal candidates will have at least 3 years of procurement experience and strong analytical and negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years relevant experience in a procurement role.
• Good understanding of purchasing practices and processes.
• Experience of buying a wide range of both direct and indirect goods.

Responsibilities

• Manage the process of purchase orders in line with company practices.
• Issue and manage tenders and RFQs.
• Conduct market assessment to support procurement strategy.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Excel

Tools

SAP

Job description

## BuyerApplylocations: Armitagetime type: Part timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR\_8955# **Shape & Create - And make it happen!**## ## The Villeroy & Boch Group with its Ideal Standard brand is one of the world's leading manufacturers in the ceramics and lifestyle sector. With our innovative and stylish products from the Dining & Lifestyle and Bath & Wellness segments, we have been creating moments and rooms to feel good in since 1748. Our success is based on the passion, design expertise and innovative strength of our more than 13,000 employees in 42 countries.## Want to become part of us? #shapeandcreateReporting into the Procurement Operations Manager, this is a key role within the UK Local Procurement Team. The primary goal of this role is to obtain the goods or services at the lowest total cost while meeting the boundary conditions of specification, delivery, quality, and service. The role involves working closely with all departments within the organisation to identify potential savings, maintaining and developing relationships with new and existing vendors/suppliers. It will also involve supporting the Central Procurement Team at a local level on specific tasks to help execute projects.**Key Responsibilities of the UK Buyer:*** Manage the process of purchase orders and ensure that purchases are made in accordance with the company’s procurement processes and that payment terms are controlled in line with corporate guidelines.* Issuing and managing tenders and RFQ’s* Resolve queries/problems with purchases/and or suppliers to maintain high service levels.* Ensure data accuracy and integrity of local purchasing and supplier records.* Conduct benchmarking and overall market assessment to support the development of the procurement strategy, aligned with customer’s requirements and in compliance with global and regional indirect procurement strategies.* Identify and evaluate potential suppliers based on quality, cost, delivery, and other criteria.* Negotiate terms and conditions with suppliers to obtain favourable agreements.* Monitor supplier performance and address any issues that arise.* Renew or terminate contracts as needed, based on supplier performance and business needs.* Maintain prices, info records and quote agreements.* Analyse usage, cost, and performance data**General Experience / Knowledge Base:*** Minimum of 3 years relevant experience in a procurement role* Good understanding of purchasing practices and processes* Experience of buying a wide range of both direct and indirect goods and services* Experience in working with cross functional teams* Experience in managing and negotiating with vendors**Specific Skills / Experience:*** Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint* Experience of SAP (desirable)* Working towards or willing to work towards CIPS qualification* Full clean driving licence**Behavioural Skills:*** Excellent analytical and problem solving skills* Good communication and influencing skills* Able to build relationships* Flexible and agile to meet changing demands* Good planning and organisational skills* Capable of working as part of a team* Self-motivated and able to work under own initiative* Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines**Travel Requirement:*** Travel within UK to supplier meetings may be required