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Buyer

Ref: 300804

West Midlands, UK

£40,000

  • Permanent
  • Advanced ERP Skill Set
  • Experienced In FMCG Sector
  • Immediately Available

About the candidate

Our candidate is a seasoned Buyer with over 6 years of robust experience in procurement, supply chain operations, and inventory management. Specialized in FMCG, logistics, and packaging industries, their career highlights include maintaining exceptionally high stock availability rates and managing substantial SKU portfolios. With a history shaped by roles in organisations that demand precision and scalability, they bring well-versed skills in supplier negotiation and comprehensive stakeholder management. The insights from their expertise are amplified by a practical familiarity with ERP systems like SAP.

What makes them great?

  • High Stock Availability - Successfully maintained stock availability rates up to 99.2%, ensuring operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
  • Effective Negotiator - Skilled in negotiating favourable terms and costs with suppliers, resulting in better pricing and quality of goods for previous employers.
  • Strong ERP System User - Experienced in utilising SAP and other ERP systems to streamline processes and improve data accuracy and forecasting.

Areas of expertise

  • Procurement & Purchasing - Extensive experience purchasing a wide range of goods and managing substantial SKU portfolios in fast-paced environments.
  • Inventory & Stock Management - Skills in maintaining high availability of stock, managing over 1000 SKUs, and ensuring smooth supply chain operations.
  • Supplier Relationship Management - Proven ability to build strong, effective relationships with suppliers, improving cost, quality, and lead times through strategic negotiations.