Buyer

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Skillection Ltd
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Skillection Ltd

Salary: £42,000 per year

Buyer

Hope Valley; Derbyshire

Salary £42,000dependent on experience and qualifications + Excellent Benefits Package

37.50 Hours per week, Mon-Thurs 8.00 – 4.45 pm, Friday 8.00 -12.30 pm (Early finish on a Friday).

Skillection are looking to recruit an experience Buyer to work on a full- time basis, for their client who manufacturer furnaces & ovens for the laboratory and process markets.

The successful Buyer will join a small and friendly team and will provide key procurement support to the Purchasing Manager and other areas of the business to ensure continuity and efficiency of production and supply.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILTIES:

Running tenders.

Consignment Stock Management

Maintain documents and records for import.

Liaise with current suppliers regarding orders, delivery dates and costs.

Maintain steel stocks and purchase according to the best price and availability.

Develop relationships with internal stakeholders to understand future requirements.

Contribute to the development of Procurement performance.

Help to develop and implement KPI’s to analyse & improve supplier performance.

Resolve invoice queries

Update internal business system with product and supplier details where required.

Maintain records and documentation within the department to allow full traceability.

Assist with MRP, when necessary

KEY SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

CIPS Level 6, or similar qualification in Purchasing.

Previous experience with MRP/ ERP systems.

Proficient in the use of MS Office – Excel & Word.

Experience in managing and negotiating with suppliers.

Strong planning and organisational skills.

Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.

Desirable:

A minimum qualification in an appropriate subject to HND or Degree level.

At least 5 years’ experience in a similar role.

Previous experience within a manufacturing environment.

Ability to understand internal and external technical information.

Experience of Customs Import procedures.

WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER

Salary circa £42,000dependent on experience and qualifications.

37.50 Hours per week, Mon-Thurs 8.00 – 4.45 pm, Friday 8.00 -12.30 pm (Early finish on a Friday).

Company Incentive Scheme.

Generous salary sacrifice pension plan with 7.5% Employer contributions and with 8 x salary death in service policy.

23 days annual leave rising to 26 after 3 years – plus statutory days.

Westfield Health Scheme membership and Hospital Treatment Plan.

Cycle to Work salary sacrifice scheme – enjoy the stunning beauty of the surrounding area.

Development and career opportunities.

Sports & Social events.

Free on-site parking.

Access to employee assistance programme to help with life’s challenges.

Please apply via on the online instructions or contact Helen for more info.

To apply for this job please visit definitejobs.co.uk.

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