Buyer - Derby, United Kingdom - SF Group

SF Group

Verified Company

Derby, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

beBee Recruiter

Description

SF Recruitment have an exciting opportunity recruiting for a Buyer for their client based near Derby. As the Buyer you will be responsible for the procurement of materials required for production. This is a full-time permanent office-based role working Monday-Friday 8-5 finishing at 12 on Fridays.

Main Duties

Builds internal and external relationships
Involvement in supply chain strategy and approach
Manage supply chain risks, both in terms of material availability and cost in collaboration with Site Purchasing Lead
Demonstrate the use of the RF(x) methodology to collate spend opportunities within spend categories, and the analytical ability to process the information received into a sourcing recommendation
Develop, lead and manage the procurement process for project specific areas of spend
Maintenance of fixed pricing schedules, maximising long term agreements and ensuring global requirements are considered
Manage intercompany transactions and inventory movements ensuring deadlines are met
Manage the supply chain to ensure Sustainability of procurement sources and introduce environmental improvements to the materials and processes used in the endtoend procurement process
Supplier selection and negotiations including terms and conditions, incoterms, payment terms, pricing and service levels.
As a key business support function, you will provide support to all internal and external customers as required
Take the commercial lead in support of Supplier Quality in vendor related nonconformances and development, ensuring lessons learned are executed fully

Essential

3 years' experience in a similar Supply Chain role
Excellent sourcing skills
Supplier management experience
Negotiation processes
Excellent MS Office skills particularly Excel
Commercial awareness and hunger for best value

The client is looking for someone with excellent communication skills with experience of implementing category and supplier plans. You must have a pro-active mentality with good organisation and time management skills. Prior experience or technical knowledge in procurement would be desirable along with a CIPS qualification.

If you have the relevant skills or would like further information, please get in touch today.