Senior Buyer — Temp to Perm | Strategic Purchasing Leader

Office Angels; Royal Tunbridge Wells; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Buyer to join a client's Purchasing Department in Paddock Wood. This full-time, temp-to-perm role involves collaborating with the purchasing team, managing suppliers, and supporting budget preparations. Candidates should have a CIPS qualification, negotiation skills, and experience with SAP. This position offers competitive pay ranging from £19.00 to £21.95 per hour, with potential for a salary up to £40k once permanent.

Qualifications

• CIPS qualification and extensive purchasing knowledge.
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to work independently or collaboratively.
• Experience with SAP and excellent leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the purchasing team to ensure timely project completion.
• Cover day-to-day purchasing duties in the absence of the Supply Chain Manager.
• Analyze market conditions and manage stock levels effectively.
• Meet and assess suppliers, negotiating contract terms.

Skills

Strong negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

SAP proficiency

Education

CIPS qualification

Tools

SAP

Job description

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Buyer to join a client's Purchasing Department in Paddock Wood. This full-time, temp-to-perm role involves collaborating with the purchasing team, managing suppliers, and supporting budget preparations. Candidates should have a CIPS qualification, negotiation skills, and experience with SAP. This position offers competitive pay ranging from £19.00 to £21.95 per hour, with potential for a salary up to £40k once permanent.