Buyer

Office Angels; Whetsted; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Buyer for a dynamic Purchasing Department in the Paddock Wood area. The ideal candidate will analyze buying trends, manage stock, and maintain accurate records. Must demonstrate strong negotiation skills and have experience with SAP. This temporary full-time role offers up to £19 per hour, depending on experience, and consists of 35 hours a week with flexible hours, ensuring a balance of work and personal life.

Qualifications

• Excellent negotiation skills.
• Highly organized and accurate.

Responsibilities

• Analyse buying trends and manage stock.
• Maintain accurate records in electronic and manual formats.
• Drive purchase orders to ensure on-time delivery.
• Build strong supplier relationships and resolve quality issues.

Skills

SAP

Job description

Job Title : Buyer

Location : Paddock Wood area

Remuneration : Up to £19ph depending on experience

Contract Details : Temporary, Full Time (2 positions available)

Hours : 35 hours per week, suggested 7.30am-4.30pm but can be flex

Essential skills required : SAP

Responsibilities

• Join our client's dynamic Purchasing Department as a Buyer, where your skills will shine in a fast-paced manufacturing environment! Your main tasks will include :
• Analyse buying trends, manage stock, and adapt to demand changes
• Maintain accurate electronic and manual records
• Interpret requirement plans and adjust order cover as needed
• Drive purchase orders to ensure on-time delivery
• Track and report supplier performance
• Collaborate with accounts on budgets, forecasts, and financial data
• Act as SAP Super User for Purchasing
• Process Engineering Change Notes (ECNs)
• Assess and negotiate with suppliers; conduct site visits and audits
• Build strong supplier relationships and resolve quality issues
• Secure cost agreements and source new opportunities
• Review agreements for cost, efficiency, and quality
• Support cost-reduction initiatives with Supply Chain management
• Manage contractor fitments to meet production and customer needs
• The successful candidates will be highly organised, accurate and have excellent negotiation skills in order to gain the right price on every purchase. SAP experience is a must for this.

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