Buyer - High Wycombe, United Kingdom - Carbery Food Ingredients Ltd

    Carbery Food Ingredients Ltd
    Carbery Food Ingredients Ltd High Wycombe, United Kingdom

    1 week ago

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    Description
    Objectives, Roles and Responsibilities
    • 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
    • Co-ordinate 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
    Qualifications, Knowledge, Skill and Experience (Required to perform the job)

    Essential
    • CIPS Diploma or equivalent degree in Business, Economics, Supply Chain or Purchasing/Procurement
    • Keen attention to detail
    • Effective communicator, both internally and externally
    • Ability to prioritise effectively, processing large amounts of data within short timescales
    • Creative mindset, looking for opportunities to improve current practices
    Desirable
    • Previous experience of working in Purchasing/Procurement
    • Previous experience of working in the Flavour Industry
    • Knowledge / experience of using internal specifications systems/databases