Buyer

Nuneaton, Warwickshire
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Job Title - Buyer

Salary - Competitive

Location - North Yorkshire

Contract - Fulltime, Permanent

Hours - Mon to Thurs 8:00am to 5:00pm & Fri 8:00am to 2:00pm

Work Environment - Primarily office-based with independent and team-oriented tasks. This role may involve travel to suppliers and customer locations.

Purpose of Role

Drive supplier management and sourcing strategies to maximise profitability.

Key Responsibilities of the Buyer:

Manage RFQ to SOP processes for new business awards.
Oversee daily commercial supplier management, including cost reduction initiatives.
Develop innovative ideas to enhance profitability through commercial or process efficiencies.
Support Material Planning & Logistics (MP&L) by managing supplier delivery issues and negotiating claims.
Formulate and implement commodity strategies covering packaging, logistics, and consumables.

Candidate Profile

What We're Looking For: A highly motivated professional with a proactive approach to business challenges, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to meet deadlines under pressure.

Key Skills of the Buyer:

Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
Strong analytical, literacy, and numeracy abilities
Demonstrated negotiation expertise

Ideal Experience:

Willingness to travel within the UK
Previous experience as a Buyer or Graduate Buyer
Proven experience managing projects from RFQ to SOP
Track record of meeting project goals and achieving cost reductions

Educational Background:

Graduate degree in Business, Mathematics, or related field preferred
CIPS certification (desirable but not required)

Additional Requirements:

Strong numerical and communication skills
Ability to summarize complex data and present insights to management
Flexible and adaptable to meet evolving business needs

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If this Buyer role sounds of interest, please click apply to send your CV, or if you have any questions, call Kirk at MDE Group, Bristol

Job Info
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Job Title:
Buyer
Company:
CV-Library
Location:
Nuneaton, Warwickshire
Salary:
Competitive
Posted:
Oct 28th 2024
Closes:
Nov 28th 2024
Sector:
Sales
Contract:
Permanent
Hours:
Full Time
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