Job summary

Successful global business requires a Buyer. Applicants need procurement experience as a Buyer ideally within manufacturing, be competent in the use of MS Excel, possess commercial acumen and an appreciation of contractual T&Cs.

Key skills required for this role

Buyer, Senior Buyer, Purchasing, Procurement, Supply Chain

Important

Buyer, Senior Buyer, Purchasing, Procurement, Supply Chain

Job description

Successful global business requires a Buyer. Applicants need procurement experience as a Buyer ideally within manufacturing, be competent in the use of MS Excel, possess commercial acumen and an appreciation of contractual T&Cs.

The Buyer will join a team of Buyers and Senior Buyers reporting to a Procurement Manager. There is a strong emphasis on supplier orderbook management, MS Excel and maintaining accurate data in the company MRP system.

Specific duties of the Buyer include:

• Management of the purchase order process
• Supplier orderbook management, own SOTIF metrics, ongoing supplier management and assessment
• Liaison with other internal departments
• Use of MS Excel (VLOOKUP) and MRP to manage inventory and forecast requirements
• Support Procurement Manager with strategic department objectives

Buyer applicants should meet the following criteria:

• Purchasing, Procurement or Buyer experience
• Familiarity with manufacturing would be advantageous, but not essential
• Intermediate MS Excel skills, in particular competence with VLOOKUP function
• Supplier management skills
• Organised, detailed orientated and self-motivated