Buyer
Leeds
£18,000-£23,000
Role Profile
Our client is a leading manufacturing business based in Leeds. They are looking for a Buyer to join their Purchasing team in dealing with both Direct and Indirect Procurement, with the focus being n Indirect categories. It is a friendly and welcoming environment with lots of opportunity for growth and development.
My client is looking for an enthusiastic and driven individual who is a strong communicator and can work cross functionally with the other teams in the business.
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 you thrive in a fast paced, high volume purchasing environment.
Key responsibilities
- Issue RFQs and evaluate supplier responses
- Handling Indirect categories
- 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
- Enthusiasm and a drive to develop and grow
- 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 Leeds area. They are looking for a strong communicator who wants to work closely with a skilled Purchasing team and learn the company way from them.
About Cast UK
Cast UK is a leading executive consultancy, providing national recruitment solutions to both clients and candidates. Specialising in Procurement, Supply Chain, and Logistics, each member of our specialist team has a professional background specific to their recruiting sector. With this unique insight and knowledge, our consultants are able to place individuals from trainee through to main board. For more information on Cast UK and a complete list of all of our current vacancies, please visit www.castuk.com
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