Buyer

Are you a commercially driven Buyer with strong negotiation skills and a talent for building supplier relationships?

Role: Buyer

Location: Southend-on-sea

Pay: Up-to £40,000 per annum, depending on experience

Job: Full time, permanent

Hours: 39 Hours, Mon - Thur 08.00-17.00 Fri 08.00-13.00

Key Duties:

• Manage Purchase Orders and SAP records in line with agreed targets.

• Review current supplier agreements to ensure good value for money.

• Monitor orders and ensure deliveries are made on time.

• Build and maintain effective relationships with suppliers.

• Monitor supplier performance and deal with issues when required.

• Identify sourcing opportunities within the existing supplier network.

• Request and review supplier quotations and pricing.

• Analyse costs to ensure pricing is competitive and reasonable.

• Negotiate prices, terms and conditions with suppliers.

• Track and report on supplier performance.

• Identify potential risks and put actions in place to reduce them.

• Look for ways to reduce costs and support savings proposals with business cases.

• Monitor spending to ensure it remains within the approved budget.

• Support continuous improvement projects and help implement process changes.

• Work in accordance with all company policies, procedures and requirements.

• Follow all Health & Safety policies and help maintain a safe working environment.

• Complete any other reasonable and relevant duties as required.

• Duties may vary and are not limited to those listed above.

Essential Skills & Experience

• GCSE English and Maths, or equivalent, at Grade C/4 or above.

• Previous experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain or a similar commercial environment.

• Good understanding of supplier management and commercial processes.

• Experience of assessing supplier performance and making appropriate decisions.

• Strong negotiation and influencing skills.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Good commercial awareness and an understanding of supplier terms and obligations.

• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and general IT systems.

• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with suppliers, colleagues and stakeholders.

• Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively within a team.

• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.

• Ability to prioritise work, manage deadlines and perform effectively under pressure.

Personal Attributes:

• Positive, practical and willing-to-help approach.

• Strong team-working attitude.

• Confident and professional when dealing with people at all levels.

• Customer-focused with a commitment to providing a high standard of service.

• Well organised with good time management skills.

• Proactive approach to planning and problem solving.

• Strong focus on productivity, accuracy and quality.

• Flexible and adaptable to changing business requirements.

• Takes responsibility and ownership for work and decisions.

• Committed to learning, developing and finding ways to improve.

The Company offers competitive benefits, including:

• Health Care Cash Plan

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Contributory Pension Scheme for eligible employees (6% increasing to 7%)

• Enhanced holiday (24 days holiday in addition to UK bank and public holidays)

• Life Assurance

• Company Sick Pay Scheme

• Flexitime

• Early finish on Friday s

• Sports and Social Club

• Free car parking

• Free access to a local gym

• Onsite café ( Available after 1 year of service)

Click Apply Now and upload your up-to-date CV. Short-listed candidates will be contacted to discuss the role further and may be invited to attend a face-to-face interview.

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