Buyer/Supply Planner

JR Personnel; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

TITLE: Buyer/Supply Planner

JOB REF: T3443

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Temporary ongoing with an Immediate Start

LOCATION: Loughborough

SALARY: Up to £29,000 dependent on experience

HOURS: Monday to Friday 36.25 hours per week

DURATION: Temping on an ongoing basis

JR Personnel are an employment agency acting on behalf of a client who is for a Buyer/Supply Planner to manage a portfolio of products and suppliers.

The Opportunity:

Our client, a world leader in its industry, is seeking a candidate with knowledge and experience of purchasing/inventory management in a distribution environment. This is a temporary position within the Buying department to start immediately. Similar experience within this arena would certainly be advantageous.

The Company:

Gain experience within a global, award-winning company that prides itself on its commitment to providing excellent customer service with world-leading products.

Role profile:

1. Establish and build effective relationships with key suppliers.
2. Effectively manage all purchasing and associated operational aspects of inventory management.
3. Manage purchase orders for a portfolio of suppliers within planning.
4. Track shipments of purchase orders and manage the data through each stage.
5. Review delivery times to avoid unnecessary shortages.
6. Maintain a high level of internal customer service and manage the processing of delivery issues from suppliers.

Person profile:

1. Experience in purchasing/inventory management.
2. Excellent knowledge of Excel for analytical purposes.
3. Inventory management systems experience.
4. Ability to understand complex inventory methods and large amounts of data for analysis.
5. Must possess excellent negotiation skills.
6. Excellent analytical skills required in this buying role.
7. Ability to work under pressure.
8. Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
9. A logical approach to problem solving.
10. Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications.
11. Ability to multitask and prioritize workload effectively.

Due to the number of responses generated, we are unable to get back to every applicant. If you have not heard from us within seven days, you will not have been successful on this occasion.