Main characteristics
- Location
- Brixworth, Northamptonshire
- Company
- FW Recruitment
- Salary
- £30000 - £34000/annum plus benefits
- Employment type
- Permanent
- Category
- Other
Job summary
BuyerLocation: Brixworth, Northamptonshire
Salary: Up to £34,000 plus excellent benefits
Hours: 8.30am-5.00pm
Hybrid working available after training period(2 days at week at home)
Key Accountabilities of the Role include:
· To monitor perception and expectations of the Purchasing Department and help to develop and implement new systems.
· Manage stock levels to ensure that we have adequate stock to fulfil requirements as well as preventing overstocking of materials and dealing with safety stocks/Just in time production
· To manage the purchasing of all raw materials to meet requirements for production
· To inform operations of any changes to schedule that may affect customers orders
· To review outstanding purchase orders to ensure they are handled in accordance with changing demand
· To liaise with suppliers on any issues concerning delivery or quality
· To manage the Vendor complaint system in conjunction with the QSHE Manager
· To review historical data, existing demand and other information to ensure safety stock levels, lead times & pack sizes are correct in the system
· Liaise with other purchasers around to ensure supply & demand is controlled appropriately
· Liaise with the Suppliers and the shipping department on all imports to ensure they are delivered as per our requirements
· Liaise with the Global purchasing team regarding problematic materials, contracted items & the Global purchasing strategy
· Reduce number complaints or issues which are directly attributed to internal Purchasing errors
The ideal candidate will have the following Skills and Attributes:
Qualification / Experience
· Must have at least 2 to 5 years experience in a Purchasing / Buyer Role
· Ideally have experience dealing with overseas suppliers and proven knowledge of shipping/freight/inco terms
Skills and Knowledge
· Knowledge of freight forwarding, Incoterms, etc.
· Working knowledge of a modern ERP system (Microsoft Dynamics AX will be an advantage)
· Able to work efficiently and effectively with attention to detail, even when under pressure
· Ability to problem solve and analyse to prevent re-occurrence
· Excellent Negotiation abilities
· Ability to work to strict deadlines
· Good IT skills Microsoft Office fluent
· Have experience working on a modern ERP System
· Ability to problem solve and analyse to prevent re-occurrence
· Ability to make decisions
· Excellent Negotiation abilities
· Self-Disciplined
· Ability to maintain and develop supplier relationships
· Proactive approach to all aspects of work
· Ability to work to strict deadlines
· Good time management
· Flexible
· Good IT skills Microsoft Office fluent
· Have experience working on a modern ERP System
Benefits
· Market related salary on offer commensurate with experience and qualification 25 Days' Annual Holiday plus paid Bank Holidays
· Pension
· Group Life Assurance
· Long service holiday benefit
Benefits: plus benefits
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