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Do you want to the chance to join a premium brand and support the end to end procurement & supply chain process Globally? Our client is a local success story through innovation and high quality and are now looking to attract a Buyer to their Sussex based team. You will have experience managing subcontract suppliers (Manufacturing and Distribution), you will have the ability to challenge appropriately, plan, forecast and manage risk.

As an overview your role will include:

  • Managing material flow from suppliers, through stores and to production as well as out to the customer.
  • Responsible for day to day management of all suppliers and subcontractors, harnessing strong supplier relationship management skills.
  • Identify the best quotations, ensuring it meets the set criteria and objectives for the purchase
  • Ensure that all approved vendor agreements are utilised where possible
  • Actively negotiate with vendors to achieve target set by management
  • Place orders within approval limit and follow-up to ensure lead times are met. If outside of the purchasing limit, seek further approval before order placement
  • Manage all purchasing and inventory data in the MRP system and ensure revision changes are completed in a timely manner
  • Actively look for ways to reduce inventory while maintaining a high level of in stock product
  • Take full ownership of the monthly forecasting and ensuring new distribution account volumes are accurately reflected in the forecasts

If you really feel you could be a success in this role you will be able to demonstrate great negotiation skills, have a background managing subcontractors (ideally manufacturing) with a good track record building effective supplier relationships. This is a superb change to join a growing organisation.



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