Buyer

4690936
  • Job type

    Temporary
  • Location

    Peterborough
  • Working Pattern

    Full-time
  • Specialism

    Procurement
  • Industry

    Manufacturing & Production
  • Pay

    C£32-40,000

Buyer, Purchasing Officer, Procurement Assistant

A varied purchasing role working for this established and successful Peterborough business. With an immediate start available, this role is initially for 6 months with a strong possibility of being made permanent. This role will take responsibility for ensuring that products and materials are available in a timely manner, whilst keeping inventory levels within agreed limits. Working as part of a supportive and established team, you will be given a huge amount of autonomy while working with a range of internal and external stakeholders. Key areas of focus pertain to: raising Purchase Orders to ensure stock availability; update and circulate KPI reports; update the contract management database; work with suppliers to develop long-term partnerships; and support continuous improvement initiatives across purchasing.

To succeed in this role, you will be able to start at short notice and have a self-motivated and positive approach to your work. With high levels of initiative, you will be highly organised and be able to work in a versatile and solutions-focused manner. Experience in a defined procurement role is essential with sector experience flexible. With a positive and self-motivated approach, you will have excellent influencing and relationship-building skills with part-qualified CIPS desirable but not essential.

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