Buyer
JOB_53009524665588Job type
PermanentLocation
SuffolkWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
ProcurementIndustry
Manufacturing & ProductionPay
C£40-48,000
Buyer, Senior Buyer
An opportunity to join the procurement team of this successful and niche manufacturing business based in Suffolk. This role will have shared responsibility for a defined commodity group and key suppliers ensuring that production operational needs are met and ensuring continuity of supply.
Key areas of focus include: build and maintain long-term supplier relationships; take responsibility for activities pertaining to sourcing, planning, and expediting purchase orders to ensure fulfilment of production schedules; drive resolution on material quality, price and supply issues; contribute to cross-functional projects; provide advice on any issues which present risk to the organisation; and review opportunities to make savings.
To succeed in this role you will have demonstrable purchasing experience in a manufacturing, engineering or automotive environment. With an ability to work closely with engineering/production colleagues, you will be adept at reading engineering drawings. With a high attention to detail, you will have strong collaboration and team-working skills.The ability to work under pressure and prioritise your time effectively are highly prized with a positive, self-motivated approach to work a pre-requisite. Long-term career development opportunities exist with CIPS support available.
BuyerJOB_530095246655882025-05-022025-07-31
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