Buyer

Gap Technical; Wigan; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company based near Wigan is seeking a Buyer to develop and execute category strategies. You will negotiate pricing and delivery schedules while managing supplier relationships to achieve cost savings and optimal inventory levels. Collaboration with marketing, sales, and operations will be key to ensuring product availability and alignment with sales goals. This hybrid role offers competitive compensation ranging from £40,000 to £50,000 annually, with Monday to Friday working days.

Benefits

Benefits

Qualifications

• Proven negotiation skills to secure advantageous agreements.
• Experience in managing inventory levels and supplier relationships.
• Ability to analyze sales data for optimal stock management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category strategies for key spend areas.
• Negotiate pricing and delivery schedules with suppliers.
• Deliver year-on-year savings and value improvements.
• Manage supplier selection and onboarding processes.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align product strategies.

Skills

Negotiation

Inventory Management

Supplier Relationship Management

Data Analysis

Job description

Overview

Buyer

£40,000 - £50,000 + Benefits

Wigan - Hybrid

Days Only (Mon-Fri)

gap technical are proud to be representing this manufacturing business in their search for a Buyer to work at their facility based near Wigan

Performance Objectives

• Develop and execute category strategies for key spend areas (packaging, logistics, engineering spares and services). Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and delivery schedules with suppliers to secure advantageous agreements for the organization.
• Deliver year?on?year savings, value improvements and cost transparency (PPV, TCO), while safeguarding service, quality and sustainability.
• Manage inventory levels by analysing sales data and coordinating with logistics to ensure optimal stock without overstocking.
• Own supplier selection, onboarding and SRM : run RFx events, negotiate contracts / SLAs, and manage performance (OTIF, quality, service, risk). Cultivating and maintaining relationships with existing suppliers while actively seeking out and vetting new potential vendors.
• Collaborate with internal departments, such as marketing and sales, to ensure that product selection aligns with promotional strategies and sales goals.
• Partner with Operations and Planning to ensure material availability and the right inventory levels; minimise write?offs and obsolescence.

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