Senior Buyer

Our client is seeking a diligent and proactive Senior Buyer to join their dynamic team in Blackpool. You would play a key role as part of a fast-paced Purchasing function at one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of dispense systems for the beer, water, and soft drink industries, supplying to household names such as Budweiser, Britvic, Molson Coors, and Karcher.
Offering an attractive salary of £35,000 - £41,000 dependent on experience plus benefits including…

• 4.5 day working week with midday finish every Friday
• Pension is 5% contribution and 3% Company contribution, Medicash
• Fantastic career progression opportunities

This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled buyer with experience of purchasing processes within a manufacturing background, ideally with experience of purchasing protocols using a MRP system, ideally NetSuite. You’d be joining a business which invests in its people, boasts excellent employee retention and staff engagement levels, and continues to develop incentives to support and maintain these levels of engagement.
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The Role
As Senior Buyer you would play an integral part of the manufacturing process, working closely with other depts within the business. You will ensure the effective management of suppliers to achieve the required performance targets, in conjunction with the internal stakeholders including production, operations, finance, quality and operational needs.
Key responsibilities will include…

• Ensure Pre-Purchase order authorisations are in place
• Complete and submit the order release process, with all appropriate documentation for authorisation
• Ensure all orders are in line with production / sales timescales requirements to ensure production continuity
• Oversee supplier set-up, strategic ordering, ensuring all parts and material are delivered on time in full
• Ensure effective communication and escalations of initial purchasing issues in a timely manner
• Maintain order record in form of order log or other appropriate mechanism

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The Candidate
The ideal candidate for Senior Buyer will possess…

• Significant experience working within a Purchasing function within an Engineering manufacturing environment
• Fully conversant with using MRP systems to determine “Demand Planning”
• MCIP qualified or working towards CIP’s Qualification or desire to complete
• Excellent communication abilities – able to evidence successful application of negotiation skills
• A proactive approach to problem-solving, planning, and maintaining high-quality standards
• The ability to represent the company confidently to key suppliers and stakeholders

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The Company
A reputable company specialising in the design and manufacture of dispense systems for the beer, water, and soft drink industries. They are committed to delivering exceptional quality to their clients, and value the professional development of staff by providing opportunities for growth and learning in a supportive environment.
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This Senior Buyer role offers a fantastic opportunity for a procurement professional to make a significant impact within a leading company and contribute to their continued success through strategic procurement initiatives. If you are driven, detail-oriented, and ready to take on a challenging yet rewarding position, we encourage you to apply.
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Coburg Banks Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.