Buyer | St Albans | Up to £38k
Our well established and expanding client is looking for a Buyer to join their successful, close-knit team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career in Buying and step into a role that offers career development!
You will oversee and complete purchases of materials, supplies and contracted services. You will be responsible for commercial negotiations and evaluation of current and new suppliers.
What’s in it for you:
Salary: up to £38k depending on experience
Hours: 9am-5pm, opportunity to WFH 1 day a week
A friendly, supportive and sociable team
25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
Bonus incentives
Free parking
Key responsibilities:
Review stock levels and requirements to plan purchases
Work with production to find solutions to material shortage
Manage material requirements by working closely with the Factory Manager and Sales lead
Request quotations for, raise orders for and book in stock items, consumables, and raw materials
Maintain product, order, and supplier data
Ensure timely deliveries and resolution of discrepancies through communication with suppliers
Negotiate with suppliers on product pricing and delivery terms
Build, maintain and manage supplier relationships
Evaluate alternative materials and suppliers, negotiating pricing and terms where applicable
Provide analysis on costings and supplier performance
Identify new suppliers through benchmarking and product evaluation
Liaising with logistic suppliers to manage Export requirements
Provide monthly updates to the Managing Director & Finance Director
Occasional support within the sales team at exhibitions and or events
What the employer is looking for:
A minimum of 2 years related experience within a purchasing or buying environment
Strong organisational administration skills
Solid knowledge and understanding of purchasing processes, policy, and systems
Experience working in a time-critical manufacturing or engineering environment would be a preference
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to negotiate, establish and process contracts whilst developing relationships
Ability to multitask, prioritise and manage time efficiently
Good attitude and proactive
Conscientious and responsible
Comfortable working in a team-based environment
Red Door Recruitment is committed to encouraging equality, diversity, and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. Full details available on our website.
Please note due to the number of applications we often receive; only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.