Our client, a global manufacturing business based in Marden, is currently looking to recruit a Buyer. Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager you will be responsible for:

*Interpret the Company requirement plan and generate or amend order cover as appropriate
*Progress Purchase orders to facilitate customer on time delivery
*Analyse buying patterns and predict future trends, while managing stock levels and reacting to change in demand and logistics
*Meet and assess suppliers with respect to their suitability, processes, capacity, quality, negotiate terms of contracts including site visits and audits as required
*Maintain relationships with existing suppliers and take ownership of any quality issues or complaints
*Secure long term cost agreements with local, national and international suppliers, and identify new opportunities to meet prototype/production build/cost
*Continually review all purchase and supply agreements to ensure cost effectiveness, efficiency and quality is maintained
*Maintain and manage electronic and manual systems with a high level of accuracy
*Record and report performance data for vendors. Supplier’s management

The successful candidate will possess excellent communication skills and a high level of accuracy.

Unfortunately, due to the high number of applications currently being received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.