Supply Chain Buyer

HAYLEY DEXIS; Stretford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Supply Chain Buyer for their Rail team in Stretford. The role involves managing stock flow, negotiating with suppliers, and ensuring top-quality service. Candidates should have supply chain experience and be proficient in ERP/MRP systems. Join a dynamic team with excellent career prospects and benefits.

Benefits

Company laptop

Bonus scheme

Competitive salary

23 days annual leave

In-house training

Company pension

Wellness initiatives

Free Life Assurance cover

Uniform and PPE provided

Career prospects

Qualifications

• Previous Supply Chain experience essential.
• Knowledge of the Fastener industry is beneficial.
• Effective communicator with good verbal and written skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize stock flow into the business.
• Implement the order fulfilment process.
• Negotiate with suppliers and resolve issues.

Skills

Supply Chain experience

Knowledge of Fastener industry

Exposure to ERP and MRP systems

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Effective communication skills

Customer and supplier focused

Desire to learn and develop

Job description

HAYLEY DEXIS are looking for a Supply Chain Buyer to join our well-established and expanding Rail team based at our branch in Manchester.

About the role:

As our Supply Chain Buyer, you will be required to develop strong and long-lasting relationships with our supply partners, helping to negotiate the best deals for HAYLEY DEXIS whilst ensuring due regard to quality, cost, and timely delivery of products. You will also be required to collaborate with the Rail team to ensure that our customers receive our best-in-class service.

Working hours:

Monday to Friday, working 40 hours per week

What we offer you:

• Company laptop
• Bonus scheme
• Competitive salary
• 23 days annual leave (plus 8 bank holidays), increased with length of service.
• In-house training.
• Company pension.
• Fun and inclusive working environment.
• Gift voucher incentives and opportunities to win quarterly recognition awards.
• Wellness initiatives, including Bike2Work and healthcare scheme.
• Free Life Assurance cover (x2 salary).
• Uniform and PPE provided if required.
• Excellent opportunities and career prospects are available.
  
  

Key responsibilities as our Supply Chain Buyer:

• Effectively manage and optimize the flow of stock into the business
• Oversight and implementation of the order fulfilment process
• Investigate and resolve order fulfilment issues
• Managing Supplier reports
• Supplier liaison & negotiations - expediting orders
• Work to manage E&O and ensure the business remains within defined Inventory targets and reduce exposure and liability to obsolete stock
• Undertake bench marking and project work, including placing orders with suppliers
• Work with management/colleagues to identify improvements to services and products
• Research and source solutions using internet and Hayley bespoke IT package
• Resolve supplier invoice queries, liaising with Hayley HQ Accounts team and other Hayley colleagues as appropriate
  
  

Skills we're looking for in our Supply Chain Buyer:

• Previous Supply Chain experience is essential
• Knowledge of the Fastener industry and supplier base would be beneficial
• Exposure to ERP and MRP systems
• Proficient in basic computer applications, including Microsoft Office with a sound grasp of Excel
• An effective communicator, with good verbal and written communication skills
• Customer and supplier focused - driven to provide consistently high levels of service
• A desire/drive to improve upon the above skill sets or demonstrate a willingness to learn and develop within the role
  
  

HAYLEY DEXIS is the largest independent distributor of engineering products and consumables in the UK. We are an equal opportunities employer, currently employing over 1,200 people who continue to be a cornerstone of our business and are fundamental to providing industry-leading customer service.

For more information about HAYLEY DEXIS, please visit our website.

Click ‘apply’ now to become our Supply Chain Buyer and join the team!