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Are you the UNAPPRECIATED BUYER/PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST we are looking for?  Here are 6 reasons why you should apply for this position and get the appreciation you deserve:  Super friendly team, good work-life balance, excellent training, fast growing company, great opportunity to make a real difference to the future success of the business.

Due to planned significant growth; we are looking for a super Buyer/Procurement Specialist to work in our clients main office.  You will have previous relevant experience of working in a similar role within a busy manufacturing/distribution business. Experience of Fixings and Fasteners is beneficial but not essential.  You will be used to meeting deadlines and focused on the need to satisfy both internal and external customers.  You will have great interpersonal skills both face to face and over the phone and be an enthusiastic and committed team player. You will have a good knowledge of working with MS Office systems and with financial software systems.

Your main duties and responsibilities will be:

  • To gain a thorough knowledge of the existing supply base. Reviewing existing products and selecting new.
  • Build strong customer / supplier relationships with all major suppliers, applying a lean focus & installing service agreements to stabilise price, reduce batch sizes and lead times.
  • Identify new suppliers through competitive tendering processes, agree commercial terms and negotiate supply agreements where appropriate, including discount structures and volume rebates.
  • Driven to continually improve procurement methods and drive down external spend.
  • Providing input into stock control activities, working out max – min levels as necessary to ensure we always have what is needed to satisfy our customer’s demands.
  • Ensuring the products are delivered on time and in full and conform to agreed specifications.
  • Preparing the Purchasing budget and forecasts
  • Reacting to any changes in customer demand
  • Attending trade events

APPLY TODAY, providing a full CV and covering letter explaining why you think you are best candidate to join the team.  Look forward to hearing from you.  Good luck.

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