Head Buyer - Blackburn, United Kingdom - Zeus Personnel Ltd

Zeus Personnel Ltd

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Blackburn, United Kingdom

1 week ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Head Buyer

Zeus Personnel are looking for a Marketing Manager to join our clients rapidly growing team in their Blackburn HQ within the Ecigarette & vaping industry._

The strategic development, performance and maintenance of the buying processes of the organisation to obtain the best possible combination of price, quality, and service.

Salary:

Up to £45,000 pa

Location:

Blackburn

Hours of work:

Mon - Fri

9am - 5:30pm (Full time)

Roles and Responsibilities

Overall responsibility for Buying activities across the business
Create and implement best practice buying, strategy, policies, processes and procedures to aid and improve business performance
Ensure that buying strategies and processes are in place to meet business objectives and operational needs in terms of price, quality and delivery targets, which enables the company to function and compete effectively in the market
Evaluate the challenges faced by the business and take action to mitigate risks and develop opportunities
Contribute to operations strategy and budgetary processes
Responsible for managing relationships and negotiating with key suppliers
Work closely with New Product Development to source new and alternative raw materials
Provide leadership to departments under control. Coach, mentor and develop direct reports and manage a high performing team that delivers continuous improvement, added value and cost reductions
Set department objectives in line with business strategy and monitor ongoing progress and performance
Risk management of the supply of thirdparty goods and services
Lead and contribute to transformational change within the buying area of the business

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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Temp to perm

Salary:

£45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Free parking
Onsite parking

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

Do you have previous experience purchasing finished products from a manufacturing background?
What is your background in buying?
Where are you located?
Are you will to commute to Blackburn?
Do you have a notice period?

Experience: