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 taylor.butterfield@pertemps.co.uk