Buyer / Supply Chain Planner

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading procurement organization is seeking a Buyer / Supply Chain Planner in Basingstoke. This dynamic role requires previous experience in buying or supply chain management, with responsibilities including supplier relationship management and monitoring stock levels. Ideal candidates will possess commercial acumen and be comfortable working on a hybrid basis. Competitive and fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Buyer or in broader purchasing and supply chain roles.
• Commercial acumen is essential.
• Comfortable working on a hybrid basis.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier relationships and achieve OTD/OTIF metrics.
• Monitor stock and inventory levels.
• Communicate customer forecasts to the supply chain.
• Seek competitive advantages in costs and delivery.
• Liaise with freight forwarders and logistics providers.

Skills

Buyer

Purchasing

Procurement

Supplier Management

Supply Chain

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job summary

FMCG business require a Buyer / Supply Chain Planner. Applicants need previous Buyer, Purchasing or Supply Chain experience. Hybrid working environment.

Key skills

• Buyer
• Purchasing
• Procurement
• Supplier Management
• Supply Chain

Important

Buyer, Purchasing, Procurement, Supplier Management, Supply Chain

Job description

FMCG business require a Buyer / Supply Chain Planner. Applicants need previous Buyer, Purchasing or Supply Chain experience. Hybrid working environment.

The Buyer / Planner will be responsible for a range of purchasing and end-to-end supply chain activities. The Buyer / Planner will be responsible for the entire purchase order lifecycle from initial placement, supplier management through to delivery to customer.

This is a dynamic and fast-paced role, for a hugely successful national business.

Responsibilities

• Supplier relationship management and develop suppliers to achieve OTD/OTIF metrics
• Monitoring of Stock / Inventory levels
• Communicating customer forecasts to the supply chain
• Seek to gain competitive advantage - cost, payment terms, delivery etc.
• Liaison with Freight Forwarders and logistics providers in regards to shipments and deliveries

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Buyer, Junior Buyer or a broader purchasing and supply chain role
• Commercial acumen
• Comfortable using MS Office applications
• Ability to build strong relationships with customers/suppliers and colleagues
• Comfortable working on a hybrid basis