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FM Materials Buyer

Thomas Search

England

On-site

GBP 36,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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An award-winning Facilities Management firm is seeking a skilled Materials Buyer to enhance their procurement services. In this role, you will be pivotal in sourcing and negotiating with suppliers, ensuring that operational teams have the materials and services they need. With a focus on supplier relationship management and inventory planning, you'll work independently within a supportive team environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a company that values growth and recognizes outstanding achievements while enjoying a range of benefits including generous annual leave and a contributory pension plan.

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Contributory Pension Plan

Individual life assurance

Access to private medical and dental

Discounted gym membership

Employee Assistance Program

Proven experience in procurement, especially at a Buyer level.
Knowledge of MRP systems and supplier management.

Support procurement services for operations and Garrison teams.
Manage supplier relationships and ensure adequate supply chains.

Sourcing

Negotiation

Supplier Relationship Management

Communication

Inventory Planning

CIPS Membership (or working towards MCIPS)

3+ years in Procurement

MRP Systems

MATERIALS BUYER

Salary: GBP35,800 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, no weekends
Location: Aspire Business Centre, Tidworth

BENEFITS:

Annual Leave: 25 days plus bank holidays, with the option to buy and sell holiday
Pension Plan: Contributory Company Pension Plan matched up to 6%
Insurance: Individual life assurance and personal accident cover
Employee Benefits Portal: Access to private medical, private dental, discounted gym membership, and discounted shopping at over 100 brands and outlets
Reward and Recognition: Celebrate outstanding achievements
Employee Assistance Program: Funded program with onsite mental health first aiders

THE ROLE:

Thomas Search Ltd are working in partnership with an award-winning Facilities Management & Support Service provider for the resource of talent. Our client’s portfolio includes various Military establishments in Wiltshire & Hampshire.

Responsible for supporting and providing effective procurement services to the operations team and the Garrison, in accordance with company best practices. This will cover but is not limited to planning, supplier management & development, demand & inventory planning, and supporting the operational garrison teams.

This means that you’ll need to be well versed in sourcing, negotiation, and supplier relationship management. You should have proven experience in effectively communicating with all stakeholder levels. You should also be able to support supply chain activities such as supplier development plans to ensure an adequate supply chain is in place to satisfy materials, services, projects and overhead requirements, while working alongside the operational team(s) and the procurement lead(s).

You’ll be working independently but will be part of a team and have regular meetings with your manager, who will be willing to support your growth and help you deliver on set tasks and goals.

Qualifications & Experience:

Member of CIPS (or working towards MCIPS certification) desirable.
You should also have a minimum of 3 years experience in a Procurement role, particularly at a Buyer level. Additional experience of managing Procurement activity and working alongside operational teams will also be essential, as well as having knowledge and understanding of how to use MRP systems.

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