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I am recruiting for a Buyer to join my manufacturing client in Bury St Edmunds who will implement the procurement strategy for all purchased materials.  The successful candidate will be the main contact for product related decisions to achieve operational goals of the business.  

Roles and responsibilities: 

Working collaboratively with team members and stakeholders 
identify opportunities for process improvements 
Manage day to day operations for a designated portfolio of products 
Execute procurement activities with autonomy for sustainable sourcing 
Manage medium to large spend categories within the assigned product portfolio
Maintain inventory levels and ensure continuous supply 
Arrange and participate in supplier meetings and industry events 
Run contract reports and MRP 
Present market data and insights to stakeholders 
Implement cost saving initiatives 
Supplier negotiations 
Monitor global markets and staying up to date on market conditions 
Advise and assist stakeholders on procurement related matters 
Any other duties which arise which contribute to the successful running of the procurement function  

 Requirements for the role: 

Ideally a qualification in Supply Chain 
Experience working within a Procurement or Supply Chain environment 
Strong commercial acumen 
Collaborative team player 
Strong ERP knowledge 
Flexibility to travel where necessary 
Experience of purchasing a high volume of SKU's
For more information on this position, please contact Emily at Pure