Part Time Experienced Buyer - Witham, United Kingdom - ESG Group

ESG Group

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Witham, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Part time

Description

Part Time Experienced Buyer/ Procurement Advisor / Manufacturing

This role is a new role within ESG, as our business is growing we have identified the need to recruit for an experienced buyer/ procurement person to manage the purchasing within our business, from large machinery and one off purchases to the day to day of the office.

Job Purpose

This is a stand-alone role which will have overall responsibility for purchasing within the company and requires an influential figurehead who is driven and will be able to make immediate savings with their experience and values.

This role will find new suppliers, monitor market rates and negotiate the best deals on our £9m spend per annum.

Key Responsibilities

Reviewing current and bringing on new suppliers and negotiating agreements for procurement of goods and services.
Ordering all supplies for the company and striking the best value deals with suppliers organising product testing and samples
Procures raw and auxiliary materials, taking into account the production plan, stock levels, warehouse balance and service level
Management and analysis of potential suppliers and their supply chain and their ability to supply ESG.
Accounting for and managing risks in the supply chain whilst limiting company exposure
Update and professionalise our purchasing systems and procedures.
Building relationships with management and other team members at all levels

KEY SKILLS & PERSONAL FACTORS

3+ years purchasing experience in a similar role within (ideally) a manufacturing environment, experience of working autonomously
Proven experience of building strong, productive, and effective supplier relationships, using predefined SLAs to manage supplier performance
A natural curiosity, with a creative and innovative approach to problem solving, and a passion for continuous improvement
Strong administrative, organisational and prioritisation skills
CIPS qualification or working towards
Experienced in working with multiple supplier accounts simultaneously
A proven track record in achieving cost reductions
An effective problem solver
Ability to work under pressure, to concurrent deadlines, whilst maintaining adherence to process disciplines
Able to work at all levels within the business
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Selfstarter with a record of achievement against objectives
Flexible, adaptable, enthusiastic

Who are ESG?

ESG Group Ltd is the UK's leading independent glass processor, providing superior quality tailor made glass, exceptional service and product innovation. Our architectural glass can be found in most of UK's busiest airports and train stations, as well as in Europe's tallest and most striking buildings.

Having recently combined 3 factories so we are all under one roof and pride ourselves on having the latest technology as well as innovation and exceptional customer service, which keeps us one step ahead of our competitors.

At ESG, we adhere to the principle of fulfilling our clients' needs and always operating with the goal of making our customers' experience as straightforward and uncomplicated as possible.
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What you'll get from us._

Competitive Salary

Pension contribution of 3%

Equal opportunities in Employment

As an applicant, you can be assured that ESG will take positive steps to ensure:

Job descriptions relate to the particular job, define the qualifications, experience and other skills required in the role, and only include the necessary objective criteria for the satisfactory performance of the job.

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All applicants are treated equally and fairly throughout the recruitment and selection process and are given an outcome, no matter what it is.
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All decisions are made in line with ESG's equal opportunities and recruitment and selection decisions, are made on merit - in line with the job and skills requirements set for the vacancy.
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All interviewees will be given feedback within a week of the role being appointed.

And when you become employed, we aim to ensure:

A fair, transparent and equal chance in learning and development and terms and conditions of service.

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A working environment that is free from discrimination, bullying, harassment and victimisation and where all complaints are promptly investigated and dealt with.

A working environment where a person's identity and culture is valued and respected.

Job Types:
Part-time, Permanent

Benefits: