Procurement & Purchasing Lead - Newtown, United Kingdom - Opus Vitae

Opus Vitae
Opus Vitae
Verified Company
Newtown, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Opus Vitae are actively recruiting for a
Purchasing and Sourcing Lead for our client based in the
Newtown area.

The Purchasing and Sourcing Lead, will report to the Operations Manager and R&D Lead. Working with both teams to find new suppliers for new products and raw materials. Negotiating terms and costs, developing supplier relationships, placing orders, and managing incoming inventory and costs.


Salary:
£25,000 - £33,000 per annum, dependent upon experience.

Experience/Attributes we are looking for...

  • Minimum of 23 years experience within purchasing
  • Relevant experience with sourcing suppliers and new product development
  • Strong negotiator whilst maintaining supplier relationships
  • Strong project management and communication skills, to ensure execution.
  • Business acumen and financial awareness.
Your daily responsibilities will include...


Sourcing:

  • Actively seek out alternative suppliers internationally, for multisource supply
  • Develop new products with the R&D team, finding suppliers within budget
  • Input all data for new products accurately
  • Carry out research into new products and identify new suppliers
  • Manage supplier and product compliance with new products
  • Follow up with suppliers when stock is not delivered on time, and ensure system and sales teams are updated

Purchasing:

  • Work with Goods Inwards Quality Control on new products and raise any issues directly with suppliers to find a resolution
  • Manage supplier returns
  • Input new pricing into the system and calculate profit margins
  • Negotiate better terms with suppliers
  • Ensure stock is replenished in a timely manner
  • Run reports on incoming goods and purchase as necessary
  • Assist with arranging logistics of purchased items
  • Raise new purchase orders and ensure order confirmations match invoices

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Salary:
£25,000.00-£33,000.00 per year


Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Newtown: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:


  • Purchasing: 1 year (required)
  • Procurement: 1 year (required)

Work authorisation:

  • United Kingdom (required)

Work Location:
One location
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