Raw Materials Buyer

Job Description

As a Buyer, you will play a crucial role in sourcing high-quality products, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring cost-effective purchasing to meet the company's operational needs. You will be responsible for ensuring that the business has everything it needs, at the right cost and without delays.

Key Accountabilities

• Plan, organise & co-ordinate the purchase of materials & services by using the systems available to ensure on-time delivery and target safety stock levels
• Enter orders onto the company ERP system & update records in-line with expediting activity
• Update price listings and item codes on ERP system, ensuring that parts are not duplicated over various item codes
• Ensure that item master data is accurately maintained
• Identify cost saving opportunities and process enhancements
• Liaise with suppliers and internal stakeholders to develop good working relationship
• Conduct supplier performance & order book reviews
• Monitor market trends & update key stakeholders
• Review shipping related issues & recommend risk mitigation activities

Key Competencies

• Effective time management and organisational skills
• Excellent communications skills, both orally and in writing
• Self-motivated and able to use own initiative
• Eye for detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Office packages
• Ability to build and maintain trusted and effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Qualifications / Experience

• Experience of ERP systems, especially Microsoft 365 (Desirable)
• 2 years' purchasing experience in a Manufacturing environment (Desirable)
• CIPS (Desirable)