Senior Buyer (Healthcare/Cosmetic Manufacturing)

Senior Buyer (Healthcare/Cosmetic Manufacturing)

£40,000 - £45,000

Preston

Permanent

Full Site Based Role

We are thrilled to be recruiting for our FMCG Manufacturing client whose main UK site is based in Preston.

We are looking for a Senior Buyer (Healthcare/Cosmetic Manufacturing) with previous experience in fast-paced manufacturing environment, ideally with having managed the purchasing support team (here you will be responsible for 2 people in your team).

CIPS L4 would be highly advantageous.

Your New Role as Senior Buyer (Healthcare/Cosmetic Manufacturing)

> Ensure that raw materials and componentry are purchased to meet the requirements of the production plan.

> To ensure best value is delivered by suppliers at all times.

> Assist in the management and development of the supply base to meet the strategic requirements of the business.

> Develop robust supplier relationships and create and manage the supplier performance process.

> Drive quality improvement and cost reduction initiatives across the range of primary and secondary packaging and raw material supplies in conjunction with the senior team.

> Support and enhance the rationalisation of supplies whilst supporting EPD, NPD and ongoing projects.

> Ensure all processes are compliant with our clients ISO9001 environment.

> Develop and maintain KPI reporting.

> Support the transition from Legacy Manufacturing / MRP System to new MRP / ERP software solution.

Previous Experience

> 4+ years' experience in a Procurement role or similar, preferably in a manufacturing environment. Personal care and household products knowledge preferred.

> Proven history of effective international supply chain management with demonstrable levels of achievements.

> Expert knowledge of purchasing and supply chain systems and MRP/ERP systems.

> Financial acumen.

> High competency level in MS Office applications especially Excel (including pivot tables and VLookUps)

Special Attributes/Individual Performance Characteristics you will possess

> Effective interpersonal skills at all levels

> Hands on effective and efficient operator

> Positive, solutions based approach

> Strong analytical, problem-solving, and numerical skills

> Commercially aware and financially astute

> A flair for negotiation and networking whilst maintaining excellent supplier relationships

> Excellent planning and organisational skills

> The ability to make important decisions and cope with demanding targets and tight deadlines whilst maintaining a high level of attention to detail

> Ability to manage multiple priorities within deadline for themselves and the team and prioritize effectively, while delivering high quality work

Contractual Obligations & Benefits

> £40,000 - £45,000 salary

> Monday to Thursday 8am-4.30pm Fridays 8am-3.30pm

> 25 days annual leave (saving 3 days for their Christmas Shutdown)

> NEST Pension

> Full site based role

To Apply

Please click on the link to apply ensuring all your contact details and CV are up to date.

I look forward to receiving your CV.

Thanks

Kelly

Kelly Newell

Avid Personnel