Buyer

Macildowie Recruitment & Retention Procurement, Supply Chain & Logistics
Buyer - Up to £40,000 Per Annum - Northampton
Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm - Hybrid Working Available

Macildowie Procurement has exclusively partnered with a manufacturing organisation in Northampton to recruit a Buyer.

The key objective is to work in both a transactional and strategic procurement environment as well as being able to comfortably build relationships with suppliers and develop relationships internally.

The Candidate

• 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.
• 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.
• Maintain and optimise the purchasing relationship with suppliers, ensuring materials meet specified cost, quality, and delivery targets.
• Continuously evaluate supplier performance and implement improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate supplier data and procurement records for analysis and reporting.
• Mitigate risk in the supply chain though dual sourcing, buffer stock agreements and identifying alternative solutions.

The Candidate

• Previous experience operating in Buyer positions or similar.
• Able to travel to Northampton.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proficient user of Microsoft Office including Excel.
• Exceptional negotiation skills and the ability to influence key stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, supply chain, and inventory management.
• Ability to work in a reactive procurement environment.
• Familiarity with sustainability and ethical sourcing practices.
• Exposure to SAP - Desirable.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday entitlement plus Bank Holidays
• Generous pension contribution
• Private healthcare
• Hybrid and flexible working.
• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave and pay.
• Holiday purchasing scheme.

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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