Senior Buyer - Henley on Thames, United Kingdom - Barclay Meade

Barclay Meade
Barclay Meade
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Henley on Thames, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Ref no.

  • BHN569488
    Salary
- £47,000/annum
Location

  • Henley-OnThames, England
    Start date
  • ASAP
    Job type
  • Permanent
    Job status
  • Open
    Job summary:


Barclay Meade are proud to be partnered once again with a leading British engineering company in it's sector and recruiting for a Senior Buyer to join their team in Henley.


Key skills required for this role:
Senior Buyer, Procurement, Purchasing, Engineering, Manufacturing, Negotiation, ERP, NPI,


Important:

Technical procurement experience, Manufacturing, ERP, NPI, Engineering


Job description:


As a Senior Buyer, you will play a vital role in managing the procurement process to ensure the efficient and timely acquisition of goods and services.


Key Responsibilities:

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  • Ensuring purchase orders are placed in a timely manner in relation to new components required for NPI and checking progress to ensure they are delivered to schedule.
  • Negotiate on pricing, quantities and lead times.
  • Ensuring any lastminute design changes are actioned in a timely manner.
  • Maintaining the correct level of stock to fulfil production requirements and maintain an optimal level of stock holding
  • Work alongside all departments within the business and communicate effectively with them on forecasted arrival dates for stock.
  • Producing reports on purchasing related activities.
  • Working within the ERP system to generate purchase orders that form the basis of regular stock purchasing, in line with forecast agreed from sales.
  • Record and maintain accurate computerised records of all purchasing activities.
  • Conduct market research and analysis to identify trends, market conditions, and potential risks and opportunities.
  • Stay updated on industry trends, new products, and market conditions to make informed purchasing decisions

Job Requirements:


  • Able to communicate well, adapting to a wide range of people
  • Creative and problem solver
  • Excellent numerical skills with the ability to analyse information and prepare reports
  • A hardworking and reliable attitude, able to work autonomously but collaboratively
  • Able to work on own initiative and to tight deadlines
  • Selfmotivated and sets high standards
  • Able to remain calm and focused under pressure
  • Willing to take on new challenges and driven to continually improve
  • Strong IT skills, with experience in Microsoft Office
  • Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings (desirable)
  • ERP Software experience necessary (Priority desirable but not essential


If you are an experienced Senior Buyer looking for a new challenge in a dynamic industry, our client offers a competitive salary and benefits package, along with excellent career development opportunities.

to join their team
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