Buyer

The Commercial division at the SF Group are now recruiting for a Buyer within a busy, fast paced team.  The Buyer will join a prestigious and well known company based within the Hinckley area. Our client is expanding and is looking for hard working Individuals to join their ever growing team.

As a Buyer your duties will include the following tasks:

• Independently manage own category base with the view of driving best value.
• Drive and initiate cost reduction initiatives in conjunction with category plans through regular market testing/ tendering projects. 
• Procurement Manager with the administration of new enquires to ensure all information received in a timely manner and provide feedback where required.
• Manage own category base with the view of driving best value.
• Produce, present & implement category plans for strategic review
• Drive and initiate cost reduction initiatives through regular market testing/ tender projects.
• Produce, present & implement category plans for strategic review
• Work with the Supply Chain Manager to identify problem Suppliers, devise and implement improvement plans with clear root cause and corrective action analysis.
• Monitor and maintain enquiry log, savings trackers, specification data base and Procurement white board.

The selected Buyer will need to demonstrate the following:

• Good negotiating skills
• Maintain a good working relationship with suppliers and internal staff
• Excellent Administration and IT skills
• Have a can do approach to their work load at all times
• The ability to fit in and work well within a team.
• Be able to work towards tight deadlines set by the business

In return the successful Buyer will be given a salary of £28,000 - £30,000 as well as the following benefits:

•             23 days holiday per year plus bank holidays.

•             Auto enrolment to their pension scheme.

•             On site parking.