Buyer - High Wycombe, United Kingdom - Synergy Flavours Ltd

Tom O´Connor

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Do you have effective negotiation skills?

Do you have experience of working with raw materials in a manufacturing background?

Do you want to work for a forward thinking company?

As a buyer you will be required to:

  • Conduct regular performance reviews with Suppliers and utilise Bi data
  • Negotiate proposed supplier price increases to reduce negative impact on budget
  • Ensure company systems (AX Dynamics/365) are kept up to date with the correct data i.e. supplier lead times, MOQ's and raw material min stock levels
  • Forecast price trends and their impact on future activities
  • Conduct research to ascertain the best products and suppliers in terms of best value, delivery schedules and quality
  • Support the Purchasing Assistant in their daily duties and ensure compliance to required tasks
  • Purchase Raw Materials as required by systems and supply chain challenges
  • Liaise with suppliers to ensure deliveries meet required production
  • Actively support and work as part of Global Procurement with other Stakeholders to improve the Global Sourcing Strategy for Synergy
  • Maintain data bases with accuracy to ensure full transparency i.e. price changes, supplier performance and impacts on business
  • Coordinate with the operations team on raw material ordering and delays
  • Work with the Demand Planner to maintain supply and suggest improvements as part of the Value Chain
  • Management of raw material stocks through use of MRP systems and internal reporting
  • Monitor quality and service issues and take corrective actions as needed
  • Adhere to company procedures and audit compliance
  • Perform any other duties assigned to ensure success of projects, individuals and the company
Previous experience of working in Purchasing/Procurement is desirable.


Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Benefits:


  • Company pension
  • Onsite parking
  • Private dental insurance
  • Private medical insurance

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

  • Bonus scheme

Education:


  • Bachelor's (preferred)

Experience:


  • Buyer: 2 years (required)

Work authorisation:

  • United Kingdom (required)

Work Location:
In person

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