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Senior Buyer

EC Resourcing

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 70,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a proactive Senior Buyer to enhance their purchasing operations. This exciting role involves overseeing supplier relationships, managing the Sage/Sicon MRP system, and ensuring stock availability across various products. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving supply chain efficiency and accurate forecasting. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing and friendly business where your contributions will significantly impact its success. If you have a strong background in international purchasing and are ready to take on a hands-on role, this position is for you.

Qualifications

  • Extensive experience managing an MRP system, preferably Sage/Sicon.
  • Proven background in international purchasing, especially from Asia.

Responsibilities

  • Manage purchasing processes and supplier relationships effectively.
  • Lead and manage the company's purchasing activities across the business.

Skills

International Purchasing
Supplier Relationship Management
Forecasting
Stock Control

Education

Experience in Senior Buyer or Purchasing Manager Role
Experience in Hardware, Manufacturing, or Construction Products

Tools

Sage/Sicon MRP System
ERP/MRP Systems

Job description

Our client based near Duxford is looking for a Senior Buyer with ideally a strong record in purchasing products within the market in Asia.

We also need someone with solid experience running an ERP/MRP system.

This role will be instrumental in managing the firm's purchasing processes, supplier relationships, and ensuring stock availability across a wide range of products. A critical part of the role is managing and developing the Sage/Sicon MRP system to drive supply chain efficiency, accurate forecasting, and stock control.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive and experienced individual to join a growing business and make a real impact.

It's a busy hands-on role and will also hold line management duties. This position carries key responsibility as it will lead and manage the company's purchasing activities across the business.

To be suitable you will need:

  1. Experience in a senior buyer or purchasing manager role
  2. Extensive experience running and managing an MRP system - Sage/Sicon MRP would be ideal
  3. Proven background in international purchasing, including sourcing from Asia
  4. Ideally experience within hardware, manufacturing, or construction products

Due to the location of this role, you will need your own means of transport.

This is a wonderful opportunity to join a successful and growing small, friendly business.

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