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Strategic Buyer - Plymouth, United Kingdom - Acorn Recruitment Limited

Acorn Recruitment Limited

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Plymouth, United Kingdom

4 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Strategic Buyer

Plymouth, Devon UK, with Hybrid options 2-3 x per week

Salary:
£32,000 to £42,000 dependant on experience + monthly bonus and yearly bonus

We are recruiting for a Strategic Buyer for a large international manufacturer ,you will be working in a large modern friendly office.

Great company benefits, bonus's and development opportunities available.

As a Strategic Buyer you main responsibilities will be:

Create purchase orders for approval.
Monitor and drive supplier performance. Ensure suppliers deliver on time in full, take corrective actions when required.
Escalate in a timely manner with the supplier (i.e. beyond the normal contacts. Escalate within CSM as required to encourage peer to peer communication
Create forecast information for suppliers, ensure it is sent on a regular basis as agreed with the supplier
Regular communication and meetings with key suppliers. This will include face to face meetings and visits
Create stocking policies with key suppliers. Typically to manage the risk areas of long

- lead time parts and single source parts.

Material cost management. Monitor material costs at least once a month, analysis of changes (beneficial and adverse) Drive cost improvements through negotiation, supplier selection/quotes and more strategic approaches (longer times pricing)
Support new product development through supplier selection and sourcing of new parts.

Safety, ensure that all materials are delivered in a safe and secure manner.