Buyer

Buyer
South Yorkshire
£20,000-£25,000

Role Profile
Our client is a leading manufacturing business in South Yorkshire. They are looking for a Buyer to join their Purchasing Director in both a strategic and operational role. It is a fast paced environment and they are looking for an enthusiastic and driven candidate.
You will be responsible for negotiating with suppliers and completing the day-to-day tasks of chasing PO's and signing them off. This is both a strategic and tactical position ensuring materials are being delivered and it is done cost effectively. You will be able to demonstrate that they thrive in a fast paced, high volume purchasing environment.

Key responsibilities

• Issue RFQs and evaluate supplier responses
• Negotiate prices and terms with suppliers
• Issue purchase orders and expedite deliveries
• Maintain accurate purchasing data within the ERP system

Skills and Experience
The successful candidate will have:

• Experience in a fast paced, purchasing or material planning / scheduling role
• Confidence to negotiate terms with suppliers and manage stakeholder relationships at all levels of the business
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong systems skills and good attention to detail

Client
Our client is a leading business in the South Yorkshire area. They are looking for a strong communicator who wants to work closely with a skilled Purchasing Director and learn the company way from them.

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