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Senior Buyer

Employer
Undisclosed Company
Location
Staffordshire, Burton-On-Trent
Salary
£36000 - £40000 per annum
Closing date
4 Apr 2019

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Manpower are currently working with a globally recognised organisation who are looking to appoint a Senior Buyer on a full time, permanent basis based in Burton-On-Trent.

The Senior Buyer will join an existing small purchasing team. Reporting to the Purchasing Manager, the position will play a important role in supporting the function and helping to move the service forward. The Senior Buyer will be a point of contact within the organisation for the procurement of raw materials and office services.

The Senior Buyer will be CIPS qualified and able to demonstrate significant relevant experience within a dedicated Purchasing / Buying role. They are looking for an excellent communicator, someone who is adaptable and flexible in their approach, able to prioritise and organise themselves and comfortable in working to tight deadlines which can often change at short notice.

Key responsibilities in the role include: -

  • Independently undertake contract and tendering activities
  • Working closely with internal budget holders to deliver best value supply
  • Category management and procuring of a selection of goods and services
  • Supporting the business through identification of cost reductions
  • Developing and expanding on local purchasing procedures
  • Analysing data, enabling service and cost opportunities to be identified
  • Reacting to requests for information in a timely manner
  • Amending pricing of raw materials
  • Forecasting of raw materials each month

The Senior Buyer will have strong IT knowledge and skills which must include Excel. SAP experience is also preferred, although training can be provided. The team is small and may require you to be comfortable in both working alone and as part of a team.

Whilst based in Burton on Trent, this role may require some periodic, European travel.

Should you wish to be considered for this position, please get in touch with your most local Manpower office and ask to speak to Ryan Gillespie.

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