Buyer / Supply Chain Planner

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); Winchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading procurement institute is seeking a Buyer/Supply Chain Planner to manage purchasing activities and supplier relationships. The role offers hybrid working and requires previous experience in buying/purchasing. Candidates should possess strong commercial acumen and be comfortable using MS Office. This dynamic position is essential for coordinating supply chain activities effectively.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Buyer, Junior Buyer, or broader purchasing/supply chain role.
• Commercial acumen.
• Comfortable using MS Office applications.
• Ability to build strong relationships.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for supplier relationship management and achieving OTD/OTIF metrics.
• Monitor stock/inventory levels.
• Communicate customer forecasts to the supply chain.
• Liaise with logistics providers regarding shipments.

Skills

Buyer

Supplier Management

Purchasing

Procurement

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 required for this role

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

Important

• Buyer, Supplier Management, Purchasing, Procurement, 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.

Specific duties of the Buyer / Supply Chain Planner include:

• 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

Buyer / Supply Chain Planner applicants should meet the following criteria:

• 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