Senior Buyer CIPS

Diana B. Beauty; Redditch; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dynamic Senior Buyer to enhance procurement processes and drive cost efficiencies. This pivotal role involves managing purchasing functions, optimizing inventory, and ensuring timely supplier deliveries. Join a passionate team in Redditch and contribute to business improvement initiatives while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package, including generous holiday allowances and healthcare. If you are a proactive procurement professional with a knack for problem-solving, this is your chance to make a significant impact in a thriving environment.

Benefits

25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Pension scheme

Health care benefits

Option to purchase additional holiday days

Qualifications

• CIPS Certification or equivalent qualification required.
• Proven materials management experience in manufacturing essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing functions including order placement and vendor negotiations.
• Maintain purchasing data in SAP and ensure supplier delivery performance.

Skills

Materials Management

Purchasing Experience

SAP

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Education

CIPS Certification

Equivalent Qualification

Tools

SAP

MRP

Kanban

Job description

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Are you a seasoned procurement professional with a passion for driving efficiency and cost savings? Join a dynamic team in Redditch and play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth flow of materials.

About The Role

We are seeking a highly motivated Procurement Specialist to manage the procurement of goods and raw materials. You will be instrumental in supporting cost down initiatives, optimising payment terms, controlling inventory, ensuring on-time supplier delivery (OTD), and identifying departmental process improvement opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Manage all purchasing functions, including order placement, follow-up, and negotiation of lead times with vendors.
• Expedite orders to meet requirements and stock strategies.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date purchasing data in SAP via MRP.
• Review material quantities and delivery dates, communicating potential issues to management.
• Support and participate in business improvement initiatives, including Lean and 5S activities.
• Plan and place material purchase orders using schedules, consignment stock, Kanban, and other order systems.
• Investigate and approve supplier invoice issues.
• Actively manage supplier delivery performance through KPIs and performance reviews.
• Undertake other duties as required within the scope of the role.
  
  

Basic Qualifications

• CIPS Certification or equivalent qualification.
  
  

Key Competencies

• Proven materials management and purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong SAP experience.
• Experience with scheduling, MRP, MPS, and consignment stocking.
• Proactive approach and initiative in problem-solving.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  
  

What Is On Offer

• 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays (option to purchase 5 additional days after probation), pension scheme, health care and other benefits.
  
  

ASC Connections Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Purchasing and Supply Chain

• Industries

  Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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