Buyer - Supplements And Vitamins - Preston - Hybrid Working

We are seeking a Buyer (Direct and Indirect) to join a well known, reputable company based in Preston.

The company is a leading UK manufacturer of Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements to health food stores, pharmacies, and groceries, with over 190 products throughout 15 main health categories. Due to a continued period of substantial growth both in the UK and Internationally, they are now of the top 5 leading UK supplements brands, with ambitious plans to continue to grow ahead of the category, through it's award-winning innovation programme.

Reporting directly to the Site Procurement Manager. A successful applicant will oversee all planning and purchasing activity keeping all schedules in line with sales forecasts and ensuring that the optimum level of stock is maintained and SOP & GMP principles are followed whilst maximising cost savings.

The main requirements of the role are listed below;

• Handling purchasing for Direct & Indirect
• Manage deliveries and custom clearance
• Responsibility for day-to-day Procurement activities (placing and chasing orders, update orders on stock system, communicate regularly with all stakeholders and ensure paperwork is received with all supplier deliveries)
• To ensure purchase orders are raised and circulated in a swift and efficient manner
• Allocate the order to correct suppliers
• To provide accurate, relevant, and timely information and reports as required
• Updating the OTD tracker daily and plastic tax data gathering tracker weekly with relevant data
• Assist the Procurement Manager to source and follow up on NPD materials
• Be proactive with the teams when you face any difficulties at any time throughout the day
• Be flexible and adaptable and assist other team members are required to help ensure targets are met.

A successful candidate will demonstrate;

• Minimum of 1-3 years' experience in a similar role managing direct/ indirect recruitment.
• Strong analytical skills
• High level of attention to detail is critical due to dealing with large amounts of data
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal, with the ability to build relationships with various stakeholders across the business
• Ability to work under own initiative
• Excellent computer skills, including proficient in the use of the Microsoft office suite such as, Word and Excel (Advanced Excel desirable but must understand basic formulas)
• Enjoy working as part of a team
• Customs clearance knowledge - desirable

In return, you will be offered a full time permanent position with an industry leader. Onboard with a clear development plan to ensure your success and growth, as well as a lucrative salary and benefits.

Initial interviews to take place from 5th-15th February.

Please feel free to apply to the add directly.

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