Senior Buyer

Comex 2000; Derby; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the telecommunications sector is seeking a Senior Buyer in Derby, UK. This pivotal role involves managing purchasing strategies, supplier negotiations, and performance monitoring to drive procurement objectives. The ideal candidate will have considerable experience in buying and a strong analytical mindset, with opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Competitive PAYE salary

Continuous training and development

Career advancement opportunities

Discounted Virgin Media products

Refer a Friend scheme with cash bonuses

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a buyer.
• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in telecoms or construction industries is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Build strong supplier relationships and negotiate for the best prices.
• Monitor supplier performance and manage SLAs.
• Understand market trends and analyze them for informed decisions.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Commercial awareness

Interpersonal skills

Education

CIPS qualification Levels 3 or 4 preferred

Tools

SAP

Job description

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Are you a highly organised and self-starting individual with a keen eye for detail? Do you have a knack for negotiation and a desire to influence strategic purchasing decisions? Comex 2000 is seeking a talented Senior Buyer to join our dynamic team!

This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive individual to manage Comex 2000's purchasing needs and drive group purchasing objectives. You'll be instrumental in implementing our Procurement Strategy , researching and selecting high-quality products , and ensuring timely delivery of goods.

You will be responsible for:

• Building strong supplier relationships and negotiating for the best prices, quantities, and delivery timescales.
  
• Monitoring and managing supplier performance and Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
  
• Understanding market trends and analysing them to make informed buying decisions.
  
• New supplier sourcing and purchasing set-up.
  
• Being the point of contact for all purchasing matters for Operations, coordinating with Warehouses, and instigating corrective actions as needed.
  
• Delivering on KPIs related to cost, quality, service, and continuity of supply and ensuring existing supply agreements are adhered to.
  
  
  
  
  

Are you a highly organised and self-starting individual with a keen eye for detail? Do you have a knack for negotiation and a desire to influence strategic purchasing decisions? Comex 2000 is seeking a talented Senior Buyer to join our dynamic team!

This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive individual to manage Comex 2000's purchasing needs and drive group purchasing objectives. You'll be instrumental in implementing our Procurement Strategy , researching and selecting high-quality products , and ensuring timely delivery of goods.

You will be responsible for:

• Building strong supplier relationships and negotiating for the best prices, quantities, and delivery timescales.
  
• Monitoring and managing supplier performance and Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
  
• Understanding market trends and analysing them to make informed buying decisions.
  
• New supplier sourcing and purchasing set-up.
  
• Being the point of contact for all purchasing matters for Operations, coordinating with Warehouses, and instigating corrective actions as needed.
  
• Delivering on KPIs related to cost, quality, service, and continuity of supply and ensuring existing supply agreements are adhered to.
  
  
  
  
  

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience as a buyer
  
• Strong interpersonal skills, particularly in negotiation
  
• Excellent analytical skills
  
• Commercial awareness
  
• IT literate, with experience of SAP desirable
  
• Experience in the telecoms or construction industries
  
  

Desirable Qualifications:

• CIPS qualification Levels 3 or 4 preferred
  
  
  
  

Benefits

• PAYE competitive salary
  
• As well as your traditional benefits such as holidays and pension schemes, our core is to invest in our employees development through continuous training and up-skilling
  
• Offering career development and opportunities for progression through the business
  
• Heavily discounted Virgin Media products, including broadband and TV services
  
• Refer a Friend scheme offering cash bonuses of up to £1000
  

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Telecommunications

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