Buyer
- Employer
- JTH Recruitment Ltd
- Location
- Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
- Salary
- 30000 - 38000
- Closing date
- 12 Jul 2019
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- Specialist Area
- Buyer
- Sector
- Accountancy, Advertising & Creative, Automotive, Aviation, Banking, Finance and Insurance, Charities & Not For Profit, Construction, Consultancy, Customer Service, Defence, Distribution, Education, Electronics, Energy & Utilities, Engineering, Event Management, FMCG, Food Services, Healthcare, Housing, Human Resources, Information Technology, Internet, Insurance, Legal, Leisure, Management & Executive, Manufacturing, Marketing, Media, Military, Oil & Gas, Pharmaceutical, Private sector, Production & Operations, Professional Services, Public Relations, Public Sector, Recruitment, Retail, Sales, Scientific, Secretarial & Administration, Social Services, Telecommunications, Training, Transport & Distribution, Travel & Hospitality, Utilities
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
We are recruiting for a Buyer for our FMCG client that are in a process of growth and development, it is an exciting time to join a great team of professionals. We are looking for an experienced Buyer that has previously worked for an FMCG company and is used to working in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
Working alongside the Purchasing Manager, you will be responsible for the procurement of packaging and raw materials for new and existing products.
Specific Areas of Responsibility:-
- Negotiate pricing and payment terms with suppliers
- Obtain quotes and ensure system pricing is accurate and up to date
- Assist with the identification of potential suppliers
- Drive cost reduction whilst maintaining high service levels
- Develop existing and new processes to support purchasing strategies
- Raise and send Purchase Orders as required
- Expedite Purchase Orders where required
- Calculate and maintain accurate stock levels
- Assist in investigating and solving non-conforming delivery queries
- Develop strong supplier relationships and collaborative ways of working
- Drive the monitoring and development of vendor performance
- Monitor Booking In with warehouse
- Maintain and develop OTIF report
- Other purchasing tasks as required by the Supply Manager / Purchasing Manager
Skills Required:-
- Energetic and passionate with a flexible approach to business demands
- Able to multi task, work across several projects
- Familiar with the demands of an FMCG environment
- Organised and thorough, attention to detail is key
- Proficient in Excel and with some knowledge of MRP/ERP systems
- Strong communication skills
This role is within easy commutable distance of Peterborough, Market Deeping, Werrington, Stamford, Corby, Nothampton, Wisbech, Spalding, Hampton, Grantham, Orton
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