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Buyer

Employer
Hays
Location
Lancashire
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
20 Aug 2022

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Specialist Area
Buyer
Sector
Banking, Finance and Insurance
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Fantastic opportunity for a buyer working for a major food manufacturing company.

Your new company

You will be working for a major food manufacturing company based in Bolton. This is a wonderful opportunity for a buyer to expand their Procurement expertise by joining a reputable organisation who are responsible for supplying the leading UK retailers with top quality produce.

Your new role



  • Reporting to the Purchasing Manager you will be supporting with all aspects of the business

  • Manage/support Purchasing Assistant in the absence of the Purchasing Manager

  • Managing business KPI's

  • Supporting/assisting with business plans

  • Responsible for the management and purchasing of raw materials and other business procurement needs.

  • Develop, maintain and review supply strategies ensuring appropriate contingencies and ensuring supply on-going.

  • Support the management of purchase contracts ensuring they are approved following company and group policies.

  • To ensure that all purchasing processes that are critical to product safety, legality & quality are procured to defined requirements.

  • To ensure good supplier relations are maintained in both ethical and professional manner.

  • To action all internal and external supplier queries promptly and efficiently.

  • Clearly communicate to all parties upstream and downstream within the supply chain.

  • Implement continuous improvements programmes into the business.

  • Work closely with all departments on sourcing new ingredients & packaging.

  • Maintain an understanding of retailer/customer requirements, processes and procedures.

  • Identify areas of cost savings on both Ingredients and packaging.

  • Support any supplier monitoring or improvement programs initiated.

  • Undertake supplier visits & host supplier visits.

  • Understand the supply market place and be able to challenge suppliers about performance.

  • Build strong relationships with retailers, and suppliers.

  • Ability to benchmark all areas.

  • Work closely with NPD, Sales, Technical Services and all other departments.

  • Support the procurement team to ensure the factory has ingredients and packaging when needed.



What you'll need to succeed



  • 3-5 years experience working in a buyer role for a manufacturing organisation

  • Experience with SAP or MRP system

  • Strong communicator

  • Team player

  • Ability to influence

  • Excellent analytical skills

  • CIPS qualification (desirable)



What you'll get in return



  • Competitive salary up to GBP35k

  • Flexible working options

  • Ability to progress within a well established reputable organisation

  • Gym Membership

  • Onsite Parking

  • Employee Assistance Programme

  • Cycle to work scheme

  • Company Pension Scheme

  • Subsidised Canteens

  • Enhanced Maternity Pay

  • Health Care

  • Baby Gift/Newly Wed gift

  • Discounted Legal Products

  • Company Saving Scheme

  • Length of Service Holiday bonus

  • Company Suggestion Scheme

  • Service Awards



What you need to do now

If this sounds of interest or you may know someone, please respond with an up-to-date version of your CV.



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