Buyer - Fixed Term Contract

Buyer – Fixed Term Contract to cover Maternity Leave | Approx. 12-15 months Pertemps are currently recruiting for a Buyer on behalf of our client based in Telford, Shropshire to cover Maternity Leave, with a start date suspected to start early October 2024. The successful candidate will support the Supply Chain Management for the business, by providing a professional, efficient and customer focused purchasing service. Duration: Approx. 12-15 months Salary: £30,000 - £34,000 per annum DOE. Hours: Mon-Fri 08:00am – 17:00pm | 1 hour unpaid for lunch | Potential to work 1 day from home. Responsibilities include but not limited to: • Responsibility for the Purchasing strategy of the business - including procurement, purchasing, sourcing and inventory. • Supporting the Senior Supply Chain Manager with the development and implementation of best working practices within the purchasing function. • Cost negotiations, RFQ’s, and SLAs in line with bid submissions. • Process Purchase Orders, monitor & communicate changes as and when any date commitments change. • Identifying new suppliers, negotiation of agreements and secure improvements in rates, price, discounts, rebates, payment terms and supply SLA's. • The processing and rectification of material non-compliance / returns using the company systems and processes. • Adhering to the purchase orders procedures as described in the Quality Management System. • Communicate all issues to immediate manager and/or person requesting material. • Providing departmental support with samples, tidying, organising and communicating target costs/product changes/orders and briefing artwork to supplier. • Run overdue reports and follow up with suppliers where necessary to ensure OTIF is unaffected. • Ensure that Products and services purchased are at cost effective rates and from approved suppliers using the processes and procedures laid out in the Quality Management System. • Manage and onboard suppliers in line with the group procedures. • Performs reviews of the supplier base periodically. • Co-ordinating with Stock Control Manager for kit arriving and provide relevant documentation. • Participate in regular production meetings and report any issues and advise on expediting activity. Ideal Candidate: • CIPS qualification, or working towards it (Desired) • A relevant degree or demonstrable equivalent experience. • At least 2+ years’ experience working in a similar role. • Working knowledge of purchasing and administrative procedures. • Working knowledge of ERP & CRM systems such as SAP/Microsoft Dynamics AX/Visual/JD Edwards. If you are interested in this role, please click to APPLY. Alternatively, you can send your CV to [email protected]