Temporary Buyer - near Thetford

At Select Norwich we are currently recruiting for a Buyer on behalf of our client based in Brandon (Norfolk). This position is on a temporary basis for 3 months; for the right candidate this could be extended for another 3 months and potentially made permanent.

The Role:

• Release MRP planned orders
• Manage and expedite Purchase Orders
• Distribution and filing of orders
• Coordinate and process any discrepancies in supplied items and materials
• Maintain suppliers database - logging performance and failures
• Inform Operational management of any identified risks to supply
• Maintain Sage system data for products covered by commodity group
• Monitor inventory levels, reporting on excess or obsolete items as necessary
• Project work as required by the Purchasing department

Experience and Skills:

• Minimum 3 years' experience in Buying role
• Experience managing purchase orders and suppliers
• Experience working with Sage or MRP/ERP systems
• Strong level of MS Office

Personal Characteristics

• Organised and confident dealing with changing priorities
• Self-motivated
• Pragmatic approach

Salary & Benefits

• Salary of £22-24K pro rata
• Initially 3 month contract, with potential to be extended to 6 months or made permanent

If you have the relevant experience, then please send your CV via this advert or call Lily Walker on to discuss further.