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Direct Buyer

Employer
Confidential
Location
Gillingham
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
2 Sep 2022

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Specialist Area
Buyer
Sector
Retail
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
The Just Recruitment Group Ltd are currently recruiting for a Buyer to lead the direct purchasing requirements of the plant in Gillingham Kent.

Role & Responsibilities
Manage as a buyer in delivering on time and the best cost to achieve the sites targets on delivery performance.
Delivering and executing robust plans for year on year performance.
Work closely with category teams to identify opportunities for link and leverage.
Building strong robust contracts with suppliers.
Drive collaboration with business partners to achieve ongoing competiveness with their business strategy.
Ensure activities are performed with high integrity and in compliance with Global, Divisional and Site procedures and encourage Process and Systems Improvements
Facilitate cross functional participation in all cost down initiatives including idea generation in the best cost spares and new equipment.

Mandatory Skills
Experience of suppliers and achieving joint goals.
Commercially astute.
5+ years relevant experience in automotive / engineering environment.
Proven record in driving cost down options.
An appreciation of technical drawings and specifications.

Desirable
Be able to work, present and communicate within all areas of the organisation from shop floor to management.
Work independently "off site" if required, with limited contact.
A strong understanding of AS400 (SAP development) and similar systems.

Mandatory Qualification/Educational Experience
Ability to negotiate within an international business environment.
Be fluent in multiple languages (English plus other desirable).

For more information on this position, please contact Just Recruitment Group Ltd on telephone (phone number removed) quoting job reference (phone number removed).

Please note that if you have not been contacted within 7 days, your application for this position has been unsuccessful

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