Senior Buyer

Southampton, Hampshire
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Procurement Heads is excited to partner with a Basingstoke based manufacturer to recruit a Strategic Buyer.
This is a successful and growing business with an exceptional team culture. They are looking for a competent Buyer who prides themselves on their procurement initiative and eye for strategic improvements.
Hybrid working Mon-Thursday on site in Basingstoke. Fridays work from home.
Role overview:
This role will involve delivering raw components to meet a planned production schedule, sourcing new suppliers, negotiating terms, and supporting the business with adhoc purchasing in relation to their indirect spend.
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in project buying, supplier selection, as well as advanced Excel experience.
Key responsibilities:
* Sourcing suppliers for equipment, goods and services ( Key Commodity spend; Mechanical & Electronic components, Metals, Plastic)
* Negotiating pricing and terms of supply.
* Creating purchase orders based on MRP results daily.
* Monitoring and forecasting upcoming levels of demand, to ensure the most efficient order quantities
* Working with the technical team on New Product Developments to obtain pricing and determine supplier selection.
* Carrying out supplier audits and performance management
Skills & experience:
* Experience of a purchase/demand MRP systems
* Experience of supplier selection and management.
* Experience of expediting, progress chasing and pro-actively managing suppliers.
* Good working knowledge of Excel
* Good interpersonal skills and a teamwork mentality
* Attention to detail, and an excellent work ethic

Job Info
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Job Title:
Senior Buyer
Company:
CV-Library
Location:
Southampton, Hampshire
Salary:
£40000 - £50000 Per annum Bonus and benefits
Posted:
Dec 15th 2024
Closes:
Jan 15th 2025
Sector:
Engineering
Contract:
Permanent
Hours:
Full Time
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