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Project Buyer
HR Employment Bureau Redditch
United Kingdom
On-site
GBP 32,000 - 38,000
Full time
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Job summary
An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Buyer to join their team in the Coventry area. This role involves managing procurement processes to ensure the timely supply of materials for optimal production schedules. The ideal candidate will possess strong negotiation and analytical skills, familiarity with procurement software, and the ability to build and maintain supplier relationships. With a focus on continuous improvement and cost savings, this position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a leading manufacturer in the security and defence industry. If you are detail-oriented and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this role is perfect for you.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Erfahrung in der Beschaffung/Beschafferposition in einem Fertigungsumfeld.
- Starke Verhandlungs- und Analysefähigkeiten erforderlich.
Responsibilities
- Verwalten der Beschaffung von Teilen und Materialien für die Produktion.
- Aufbau neuer Beziehungen zu Lieferanten und Pflege bestehender Beziehungen.
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Job description
The company is a leading manufacturer of products and solutions for the security/defence industry.
The business is seeking to recruit a Buyer for their operations.
The main responsibility for the role is to manage the procurement of parts, materials, components, and engineered parts to ensure smooth supply to the manufacturing/production function, allowing for continued optimal production of finished parts to customer schedules.
As a Buyer, the duties are as follows:
- Establish new relationships with suppliers and build on existing supplier relationships.
- Ensure suppliers meet delivery and quality targets whilst driving cost savings and identifying improvements.
- Negotiate favourable terms with new and existing suppliers on pricing, lead times, etc.
- Process all purchase orders and expedite deliveries.
- Ensure all contracts and supplier agreements are adhered to in the procurement chain.
- Drive continuous improvement in processes and workflows.
- Ensure the timely supply of materials to schedules.
- Identify team training needs and carry out first line HR duties.
Key skills for this role are as follows:
- Previous experience within a procurement/buyer position within a manufacturing environment.
- Strong negotiation and analytical skills.
- Familiarity with procurement software and tools.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Knowledge of supply chain management principles.
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with suppliers.
- Excellent communication skills and able to do so effectively at all levels.
- Good organisation, able to multi-task, and meet deadlines.
Shift: Days position (8am - 4.35pm Monday to Thursday & 8am - 3.10pm Friday)
Salary: Up to 38k per annum.
Benefits: Half year bonus (discretionary), life cover, and healthcare plan.
The role is based in the Coventry area, so is commutable from Nuneaton, Bedworth, Kenilworth, Solihull, Birmingham, Rugby, and Hinckley.
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