Job Description
Macildowie Recruitment & Retention - Procurement, Supply Chain & Logistics
Junior Buyer - Up to £34,000 Per Annum - Sutton-in-Ashfield
Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm - Hybrid Working Available
Macildowie Procurement is delighted to have partnered with a well-established manufacturing organisation based in Sutton-in-Ashfield to recruit a Junior Buyer.
The key objective is to work closely with the Head of Procurement, supporting them with stock forecasting, negotiating with suppliers and building relationships with internal stakeholders.
Main Responsibilities
- Ensure stock availability aligns with the production schedule.
- Build and maintain effective working relationships with both internal teams and external stakeholders.
- Assist in future demand planning based on seasonal activities.
- Provide input on projected inventory and availability levels, raising alerts for potential issues.
- Ensure accurate visibility on planned product arrivals for assigned SKUs.
- Negotiate pricing with suppliers, whilst monitoring supplier performance.
- Manage and conduct tendering processes.
- Prepare and maintain stock reports.
- Raise routine purchase orders for production stock and ad hoc requirements, focusing on best quality, price, and delivery.
- Administer inbound deliveries and organise inbound transport as needed.
- Monitor and expedite order deliveries, reporting any supplier delivery issues.
- Maintain and improve the purchasing relationship with suppliers, ensuring materials meet specified cost, quality, and delivery targets.
The Candidate
- Degree level qualification or equivalent.
- Previous experience in a Material Planning or Procurement focused position.
- Able to travel to Sutton-in-Ashfield.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Proficient Microsoft Office user including Excel.
- Experience with Microsoft Nav - Desirable.
Benefits
- Hybrid working policy of 3 days in the office and 2 from home.
- 20 days holiday entitlement plus the Bank Holidays.
- Product discount.
- Opportunity to progress with CIPS qualifications.
The first stage of the application process is to apply online. If you would like any more information about this vacancy before applying, please get in touch with Tom Whitsey.
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