I am recruiting for my client based in Eye who are looking for a Senior Buyer to join their Procurement team.  

Duties and responsibilities include: 

* Provide support to the Procurement Manager 
* Support the manufacturing and customer facing sales teams to achieve and exceed targets for quality cost, delivery and inventory levels 
* Maintain a supply base that consistently achieves the business targets 
* Investigate and resolve quality non conformances and obtain an appropriate commercial resolution.  
* Develop robust relationships with assigned UK and Global suppliers to support business needs 
* Undertake commercial negotiations with assigned suppliers 
* Maintain the approved supplier database and investigate alternative suppliers in discussion with the Procurement Manager 
* Meet the company’s targets for cost control and efficiency improvements within the annual budget, short term plan and monthly sales objectives 
* Working within the wider manufacturing team and offering assistance and support when required 
* Support the development and maintenance of the purchasing module within the ERP system 
* Develop and maintain stock control systems 
* Ensure adequate material stocks are held 
* Maintain and develop relationships where appropriate 
* Provide a service to the internal sales team 
* Liaise with Engineering and Production Engineering on alternative supply specifications where necessary for cost saving 

Requirements for the role: 

* Proven work experience within a Procurement role 
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
* A background procuring raw materials and indirect services in either manufacturing or engineering 
* Ability to formulate, develop and implement effective commodity strategies.  
* ERP System Purchasing and Inventory Management 
* Ideally a CIPS qualification or working towards 
* Line management experience is desirable 

This is a full time, permanent role which requires full time on site working.  For more information on this opportunity, please contact Emily at Pure.