Buyer - Original Equipment Manufacturer

Olivercarol; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An ambitious and people-focused company is seeking a skilled Purchasing Manager to join their dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact by managing both direct and indirect purchasing requirements, driving cost reductions, and enhancing supplier relationships. You will be at the forefront of sourcing goods and services globally, utilizing your negotiation skills to secure the best agreements. Join a forward-thinking organization that values innovation and collaboration, and be part of a transformational journey that promises growth and development. Don't miss the chance to be a key player in this exciting opportunity!

Qualifications

• Experience in managing direct and indirect purchasing requirements.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office and spreadsheet calculations.

Responsibilities

• Source goods and services while developing cost-saving measures.
• Negotiate supply agreements and manage tender processes.

Skills

Purchasing Management

Negotiation Skills

Supplier Relationship Management

Market Knowledge

Cost Reduction Strategies

Education

Degree in Business or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Spreadsheet Software

Job description

Shift Pattern: Monday – Friday (Office Hours)

Salary: Up to £40,000

Oliver Carol Recruitment is working in partnership with a multinational manufacturing organisation that serves the food and consumer goods industries. Driven by product demand, our client is on a transformational journey, which includes strengthening core business functions with additional headcount and reinvestment back into the business with a number of Capex projects.

We have two vacancies for the Purchasing team, one being an immediate start, which is a newly created position and the other is a direct replacement.

We’re looking for someone who has experience and successful examples of managing both direct and indirect purchasing requirements that positively impact a company’s profits, supplier relations, and customer satisfaction.

Main Responsibilities:

• Source goods and services both in the UK and globally, whilst developing measures for cost savings in line with the business plan.
• Use skilled negotiation techniques, product and market knowledge to confidently negotiate the best supply agreements and achieve significant cost reductions.
• Identify suitable suppliers and manage tender processes, ensuring that there is sufficient understanding of requirements by all parties involved, in order to achieve the best and most cost-effective solutions.
• Monitor supplier performance ensuring that suppliers continue to deliver to the agreed levels of cost and quality.
• Pro-actively develop the necessary market knowledge and contacts for new products and services by selectively speaking with and visiting suppliers to learn about new manufacturing processes and products.

We require you to be completely computer literate, specifically with Microsoft Office, and able to use spreadsheet formulae and calculations and to produce accurate and articulate meeting and visit reports, tender documents, and commercial correspondence.

Having worked with a number of FMCG businesses, we can confidently say that this is a brilliant, ambitious, and people-focused company to work with, and we expect a high response to this position. Do not miss out on this opportunity by applying for this position today! Contact [e-mail] to learn more or apply today.