Lead Buyer

An experienced Lead Buyer required to join an established manufacturing company based in Nottinghamshire.As Lead Buyer you will develop and pursue purchasing opportunities & negotiate contracts.Duties:

• Prepare proposals, request quotes and negotiate purchase terms and conditions
• Prepare and issue purchase orders and agreements
• Monitor supplier performance and resolve issues and concerns
• Analyze industry and demand trends and support senior management with the development and implementation of sourcing strategies
• To positively impact the company's KPI's with particular focus on EBIT
• To establish and support long term supplier relationships to maximise supply chain effectiveness

Key Skills :

• Strong Team player
• Good knowledge of all MS office applications, specifically excel to an advanced level.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes.
• Confident and well organised
• Proactive and able to multitask.
• Drive and determination to succeed.
• Strong and confident communication and customer liaison skills.
• Ability to prioritise workload and work under pressure.
• Excellent time management skills, methodical worker with high level attention to details.

Salary 40kWorking Monday - Thursday 7.00- 16.00 & Fri (phone number removed)Onsite parking availablePlease call (phone number removed) for further information asking for Natalie or click to apply