Senior Buyer

SENIOR BUYER

HOPE VALLEY, DERBYSHIRE

My client have a great opportunity for a Buyer to join a small and friendly team at their office in Hope Valley.  Applicants are sought to work within the Purchasing Department and will provide key procurement support to the Purchasing Manager and other areas of the business to ensure continuity and efficiency of production and supply.

Primary responsibilities:

• Running tenders.
• Consignment Stock Management
• Maintain documents and records for import.
• Liaise with current suppliers regarding orders, delivery dates and costs.
• Maintain steel stocks and purchase according to the best price and availability.
• Develop relationships with internal stakeholders to understand future requirements.
• Resolve invoice queries
• Update internal business system with product and supplier details where required.
• Maintain records and documentation within the department to allow full traceability.
• Assist with MRP, when necessary

Key skills and qualifications:

• CIPS Level 6, or similar qualification in Purchasing.
• Previous experience with MRP/ ERP systems, MS Office – Excel & Word.
• Experience in managing and negotiating with suppliers.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.

Desirable:

• A minimum qualification in an appropriate subject to HND or Degree level.
• Previous experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to understand internal and external technical information.
• Experience of Customs Import procedures

Package:

• 37.5 Hours per week, Mon-Thurs 8.00 – 4.45 pm, Friday 8.00 -12.30 pm (Early finish on a Friday).
• Company Incentive Scheme.
• Generous salary sacrifice pension plan with 7.5% Employer contributions and with 8 x salary death in service policy.
• 23 days annual leave rising to 26 after 3 years - plus statutory days.
• Health Scheme membership and Hospital Treatment Plan.
• Cycle to Work salary sacrifice scheme
• Sports & Social events.
• Free on-site parking
• Access to employee assistance programme to help with life’s challenges.