Are you a proactive and detail-oriented individual with a passion for purchasing and supply chain management? We are seeking a motivated Buyer to join our clients team and provide expertise in supply network solutions. If you have a knack for identifying cost-saving opportunities and building strong supplier relationships, this is the role for you.

Location: Desford
Contract: 12-month contract
Pay Rate: -19.90 - -20.90 per hour
Working Hours: 08:00 - 16:00, Monday to Friday

The Role:

As a Buyer you will be instrumental in developing, managing, and executing an indirect purchasing category strategy. Your primary focus will be on delivering maximum value by utilising the Quality, Cost, Logistics, Development and Management (QCLDM) framework. You will act as a key liaison between our organisation and our suppliers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage the indirect purchasing category strategy, including policies and agreements.
• Identify opportunities for cost decreases, inventory reductions, and quality improvements.
• Assess business proposals and manage risk.
• Serve as the main point of contact between the company and suppliers.
• Monitor and document supplier performance, ensuring timely delivery and production.
• Maintain strong, collaborative relationships with suppliers.

About You:

We are looking for a candidate with a degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field. You should possess a keen eye for detail and the right attitude to thrive in a dynamic environment.

Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience in purchasing
• Experience with contracts and negotiations
• Data Analysis
• Effective communications
• Build Interpersonal Relationships
• Contracts Management
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Strategic Sourcing

If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge and contribute to our success, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to become a vital part of our team!

Randstad Business Support is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.