Buyer - Indirects part time

An excellent opportunity has arisen for my client who are looking to recruit a part time Buyer - Indirets to be based at their site in South Manchester with flex working

Main Purpose of the role

The Buyer will manage a portfolio of categories which supports the business need

Managing and developing the supply base to support operational needs, taking in to account price, quality, and delivery ensuring continuity of supply

It will be the Buyers responsibility to ensure any issues or concerns within the supply base in particular which may prevent the business meeting customer commitments are acted upon immediately, resolved as quickly as possible and prevented from future recurrence.

The Senior Buyer will have regular engagement with other departments to provide support for new tenders and current business opportunities.

Working closely with operations and supply chain teams to quickly identify potential issues and diffusing with short- and long-term actions.
Skills/Experience required for the Senior Buyer will include:

Significant experience in a similar role

Proven track record of creating and leading tenders

Degree level education or equivalent (desire to educate to CIPS)

Strong interpersonal, communication and problem solving skills.

Ability to work well under pressure, and multi task.

Good analytical and reporting skills.

Flexible, pragmatic, independent and deadline focused.

An experienced and effective negotiator.

If you are interested click apply or please contact Lee Carey for further information