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Senior Buyer — Temp to Perm | Strategic Purchasing Leader

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Royal Tunbridge Wells

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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.
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