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Buyer – Equipment Category Buyer

Are you an experienced Buyer looking for a new challenge? We are a rapidly growing company with ambitious plans looking to double our sales within the next 5 years. We are looking for a commercial savvy Buyer to take charge of our equipment category and help refine our systems and processes. With an established team to support you and a range of projects for you to get stuck into, we will keep you stretched and challenged.

The Equipment Category Buyer’s core responsibilities will include:

* Identify and implement opportunities for cost savings

* Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders

* Monitor sales and margin performance of the category and drive KPI’s of, stock levels & margin

* Develop new, and manage existing supplier relationships, costs, service and continuous improvement

* Escalate and deal with critical supply chain issues

* Carry out all procurement processes for this category of goods, covering stock control, inventory management and replenishment

The successful Buyer will have the following experience and skills:

* Equipment buying experience is highly preferable, and an aptitude for understanding the technical features of our range

* Experience of purchasing goods & services in the ‘Indirects’ category

* Experience of working in a fast paced manufacturing environment

* High level of computer literacy, to include MS PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook and Access

* Experience of using ERP systems, preferably Sage, and an understanding of different forecasting tools

* Effective communication; leading complex negotiations with suppliers

* Understanding of how terms and conditions for the supply of goods and services are negotiated and written

* Be familiar with import processes & documentation for purchases from EU, Asia & USA

Excellent Rewards:

* Salary £25,000 to £28,500 dependent on experience

* Permanent contract of employment

* Companywide training programme to develop key skills

* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

* Generous contributory pension scheme

* Non-contributory private health care and critical illness cover

* Life insurance at three times salary

* Employee assistance programme

* Staff purchase scheme

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Screening for successful candidates will commence immediately, so if you feel this could be your next role, then do not delay and apply NOW by using the ‘apply’ button and upload your CV

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