Buyer

This established company in Sutton Coldfield is now looking to appoint a Buyer to join their busy team.

The Role:

The Buyer has a critical role in ensuring the smooth running of the Supply Chain, through active supplier relationship management, whilst delivering on cost savings to the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a portfolio of materials, ensuring on time delivery and active supplier relationship management
• Monitoring supplier performance and resolving and escalating queries where necessary
• Undertake and maintain market analysis and bench marking to validate current costs and identify opportunities
• Working closely with the wider procurement team within to assist with cost saving initiatives
• Operate and be accountable for the given product portfolio
• To ensure compliance with Company Procurement Policies
• Identify cost saving opportunities within the market through spend analysis
• To promote an environmentally protective and H&S conscious work environment
• Stores and stock management
• Line management for the Purchasing and Stores team

The candidate:

• Highly IT Literate (SAP experience preferable)
• Strong planning and prioritisation skills
• Ability to manage a demanding workload effectively
• Excellent communication skills
• Good communicator able to build and maintain supplier relationships

Additional information:

• 37.5 hours Monday-Friday 9am-5pm
• 3 month contract (may be extended)
• Salary £25k
• Good office location and free parking
• Working for an established and expanding business

Send your CV for an immediate interview!