Senior Buyer - Temp To Perm

Office Angels; Whetsted; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-regarded recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Buyer for a Temp to Perm position in Whetsted. The successful candidate will play a key role in collaborating with the purchasing team and overseeing purchasing duties. Ideal candidates will possess a CIPS qualification, extensive negotiation skills, and experience with SAP. This role offers an hourly rate of £19.00 - £21.95, with a potential salary of up to £40k upon permanence. Join us to elevate your career in purchasing!

Qualifications

• CIPS qualification and extensive purchasing knowledge.
• Strong negotiation skills and the ability to work independently or collaboratively.
• High attention to detail with a knack for prioritising tasks.
• Experience with SAP and excellent leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Collaborating with the purchasing team to ensure timely project completion.
• Covering day-to-day purchasing duties in the absence of the Supply Chain Manager.
• Assisting in annual budget preparations and providing insights on capital expenditures.
• Overseeing materials requirement plan accuracy and timeliness.
• Analyzing market conditions and managing stock levels.
• Meeting and assessing suppliers, negotiating contract terms.
• Maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and mentoring junior team members.
• Managing supply contracts and securing long-term cost agreements.
• Conducting audits of suppliers to ensure quality and efficiency.
• Supporting cost-reduction programs and maintaining SAP data accuracy.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Purchasing knowledge

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Leadership abilities

Education

CIPS qualification

Tools

SAP

Job description

Senior Buyer – Temp to Perm!

Location: Paddock Wood

Pay: £19.00 - £21.95 per hour / Upto 40k salary once permanent

Contract Details

Full-Time | Temp to Perm

Responsibilities

• Collaborating with the purchasing team to ensure timely project completion.
• Covering day-to-day purchasing duties in the absence of the Supply Chain Manager.
• Assisting in annual budget preparations and providing valuable insights on capital expenditures.
• Overseeing the materials requirement plan for accuracy and timeliness.
• Analyzing market conditions and managing stock levels effectively.
• Meeting and assessing suppliers, negotiating contract terms, and conducting site visits.
• Maintaining strong relationships with existing suppliers and mentoring junior team members.
• Securing long-term cost agreements and managing supply contracts.
• Conducting audits of suppliers to ensure quality and efficiency.
• Supporting cost-reduction programmes and maintaining system data accuracy in SAP.

Are you ready to take the lead in purchasing?

About You

To thrive in this role, you should possess:

• CIPS qualification and extensive purchasing knowledge.
• Strong negotiation skills and the ability to work independently or collaboratively.
• High attention to detail with a knack for prioritising tasks.
• Experience with SAP and excellent leadership abilities.

If you are adaptable, proactive, and eager to improve processes, we want to hear from you!

Why Join Us?

Our client values respect, communication, teamwork, recognition, and quality. By embodying these values, you'll contribute to a vibrant workplace that nurtures growth and innovation.

Ready to Elevate Your Career?

Apply today for this exciting opportunity! Your journey to becoming a key player in purchasing starts here!

Equal Opportunity

Office Angels is an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, we will support you.