BUYER – POOLE – PERMANENT – SALARY £COMPETITIVE

Buyer – Poole – Permanent – Salary £Competitive

Our client based in Poole is looking for an experienced and qualified person to take on the critical role of Buyer within their team. You will be responsible for sourcing the correct products and services at the right time and price in line with requirements in order to support the business plan and predicted stock levels.

The ideal candidate will have similar experience in a purchasing role and currently holds or is studying towards a professional purchasing qualification.

Key Responsibilities:

• Purchase components as required and directed in line with requirements
• Review MRP rescheduling requirements and make informed decisions from outcome.
• Continually review data and suggest changes to buying & stocking patterns to optimize best practice
• Ensure all purchasing activities are completed in a controlled and professional manner in line with the demands of the business.
• Liaise with suppliers to ensure quality, commercial and delivery targets are achieved in keeping with the business requirements.
• Provide information and support as required to departmental managers and other internal customers which will include but not be limited to delivery dates and pricing for products.
• Proactively expedite of outstanding orders with suppliers to ensure there is no impact on production schedules
• Assist in the development of Suppliers in line with the needs of the business and in accordance with the supplier reduction / Rationalisation program.
• Assist in the reduction of inventory by purchasing parts in an appropriate manner in line with appropriate logistics and inventory replenishment systems with suppliers.
• Ensure Flow lines are stocked in accordance with production requirements.
• Visit suppliers to establish core strengths and build sound and professional supplier relationships.
• Perform other such duties commensurate with the nature and level of the post as may be reasonably required.

Skills & Experience required:

• Experience in a similar Purchasing role
• Hold or studying towards a professional purchasing qualification (CIPS)
• Good understanding and working knowledge or MRP/ERP systems
• Reliable and dependable
• Organised, self-motivated and target focused
• Proactive approach
• Negotiation and analytical skills
• Customer focussed and fully committed to continuous improvement

If you are interested in the Buyer role, please send your CV to suzanne.sherriff@bondwilliams.co.uk or call the Office & Commercial team on 01202 233777 opt 1 to discuss further.

Bond Williams Professional Recruitment are an equal opportunity employer and operate as an Employment Business and Recruitment Agency