Interim Buyer

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Isycoed; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd is recruiting for a procurement professional to join a global manufacturing business based in Wrexham. The Buyer will support day-to-day procurement and contract management, focusing on indirect spend such as facilities management, utilities and office supplies, and will work with the SAP system.

This 6-month contract offers hybrid/onsite flexibility with 3 days per week on-site in Wrexham and potential for permanent employment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Procurement role such as Buyer or Procurement Officer.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Experience with supplier relationship management.
• Experience using SAP.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day procurement and contract management activities.
• Work on indirect spend including facilities management, utilities and office supplies.
• Attend supplier meetings and advise on best routes to value for money.
• Update records in SAP and chase suppliers for on-time delivery.
• Collaborate with internal departments to understand procurement requirements.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Supplier relationship management

Communication skills

Procurement systems

Tools

SAP

Job description

Your new company A global manufacturing business based in Wrexham is seeking an ambitious procurement professional to join their friendly team for an initial period of 6 months, with the potential for a permanent contract thereafter.

Your new role The Buyer will work closely with the global procurement team to support day-to-day procurement and contract management activities.

You will predominantly be working on indirect spend including facilities management, utilities and office supplies and you will build strong working relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

You will attend supplier meetings and you will collaborate with internal departments to understand their procurement requirements, and advise on best routes to market which deliver the best value for money.

Working on their SAP system, you will update records and ensure clean data, as well as chasing suppliers to ensure timely delivery of orders which mitigates any manufacturing delays.

This role is based in the Wrexham office 3 days per week so you must be able to commit to the commute What you'll need to succeed Previous experience in a Procurement role, such as a Buyer, Procurement Officer, Category Officer etc Availability at short notice / to start in the next few weeks Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills Supplier relationship management skills Experience using SAP Able to commute to the office in Wrexham 3 days per week What you'll get in return £200 per day (umbrella rate, inside IR35) Flexible working options Hybrid working pattern with 3 days per week required on site Potential for a permanent role at the end of the 6 month contract What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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