Buyer (Maternity Cover - 1 Year)

The Buyer provides procurement services for both internal and external customers, ensuring the availability of required materials and services. The ideal candidate will consistently meet quality, cost, and lead-time targets, oversee the daily activities of the procurement team, and cultivate strong supplier relationships.

Key Responsibilities of the Role:

• Support the Procurement Manager with high-value spend areas and operate in alignment with globally negotiated agreements
• Manage the onboarding and qualification of suppliers
• Lead, negotiate, and execute the purchase of goods and services for the business in the most efficient way
• Identify and research new sources of supply for site materials, goods, and services
• Work closely with planning teams to track schedules and changes in support of the production plan
• Analyse and plan material requirements to ensure customer needs are met
• Ensure all placed orders are delivered in full and on time
• Consistently act in accordance with all policies and guidelines, including those related to Environmental Health and Safety, ethical standards, and codes of conduct

This list is not comprehensive. Additional duties within your skill set and aligned with the role may be assigned to support the business.

Requirements

• One must have good negotiation skills.

Education and Experience

• Previous experience in a similar role and/or procurement.
• Ideally an A level standard of education.
• O level in accounts would be considered an asset.

Benefits

• Health Insurance.
• Learning & development opportunities.
• Performance bonus.

Job Reference: HW397