Buyer required for an immediate start
Location: Bedford
Hours: 37 hour per week, Monday to Friday
Length: Permanent
Salary: £32,000 per annum
Main duties of the role:
- Responsible for brands under the organisation product portfolio including purchasing of materials, goods, and services
- Work with departments on their purchasing requirements to ensure that the company’s operational needs are met whilst considering cost, quality, and ensuring continuity of supply
- Analyse, review, and place POs based on MRP demand
- Receive acknowledgements for POs and update the system as necessary
- Monitor purchasing data in SAP and keep up to date
- Provide timely information in relation to all purchase parts to other departments; ensuring that Materials Planning and Production are informed of any changes in planned delivery dates
- Optimise inventory levels of all purchased items by determining inventory levels in order to support the business objectives
- Manage RFQs and negotiate with suppliers to obtain best agreement for goods and services
- Build relationships with suppliers and develop new supply sources where necessary
- Support the Purchasing Manager in achieving the overall department’s goals and objectives
- Cover for the Purchasing Manager when away from the office
Requirements:
- Relevant buying experience with manufacturing knowledge
- Competent in using SAP and MS Office packages
- Excellent understanding of MRP
- Good time management skills with the ability to work within a busy, fast paced environment
Please apply now with your most up to date CV
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