Buyer (Procurement)

Eye, Suffolk

Competitive salary + Company Pension (Up to 7% With Service) + Life Assurance (Eligible when in pension scheme - 3x Salary ) + 23 Days Holiday (Increasing to 25 Days) + Bank Holidays + SAGE Employee Benefits

Monday to Friday 08:30 to 16:30

Buyer required for a leading manufacturer based in Eye who holds an international reputation for its excellent products and has been trading for 60-years. Due to continued company growth, the company are looking to expand their procurement team where you will play an integral part in ensuring the company meet their future goals.

The successful candidate will need experience working as part of a procurement team, supporting the procurement of goods of services. Candidates can have experience in any industry as training can be provided. You will need experience working with ERP systems – purchasing and inventory management.

The Buyer will be joining a team of two senior buyers responsible for ensuring quality, cost, delivery and inventory levels are managed effectively. This will involve developing and maintaining relationships with existing supply chain partners and carrying out reviews are required.

The Buyer Role:

· Develop and maintenance supplier relationships within ERP system to ensure company requirements are met
· Maintenance of company’s approved supplier database – reviews when required
· Management of stock control systems
· Investigate non-conformances as required
· Ensure suppliers deliver on time
· Commercial negotiations with new suppliers when required – training and support provided

The Buyer Candidate:

· Experience in a procurement team
· Experience of working with ERP systems