Buyer

Buyer
Manchester
£25,000 - £30,000

Role Profile

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a thriving business FMCG in the Manchester area as a Buyer.

This is an end to end procurement role for a successful business which has won significant contracts with a number of high profile customers.

Your Key Responsibilities as a Buyer will include:

• Taking full ownership for your designated category
• Answering procurement queries and resolving supplier issues
• Issuing tenders to the supplier base and analysing supplier bids
• Negotiating pricing and awarding contracts to suppliers
• Identifying opportunities for cost savings and added value
• Working to drive improvements in procurement processes and supplier performance

Skills and Experience

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Previous experience as a Buyer in a fast paced purchasing role
• Confidence to negotiate with suppliers
• Good analytical skills and working knowledge of Excel
• High attention to detail and good organisation skills
• Passion and drive to progress your career in Purchasing

Client

Our client is a highly successful FMCG business based in the Manchester area with a range of high profile customers across the UK. The successful candidate will be part of an established Purchasing department and there is significant opportunity to learn from others and continue your personal development within Purchasing.

Remuneration

£25,000 - £30,000

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, such as Junior Buyer to Procurement Director level. 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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