I am delighted to be recruiting in partnership with a globally recognised medical device company on their requirement for an experienced Buyer.
Joining a company going through an exciting phase of expansion, this Buyer will be responsible for negotiating price, working to achieve cost targets and will develop key supplier relationships on a global scale. This is a fantastic opportunity for a candidate who loves to operate at pace, and who thrives on being a key contributor to an organisation's output and productivity.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
* Managing a portfolio of key suppliers and work on negotiations to procure materials and services.
* Request bids from new suppliers to ensure the best price for materials.
* Implement cost saving initiatives to achieve value for money.
* Complete performance reviews of current suppliers and source new potential suppliers that are aligned with the objectives of the category.
* Identify invoice discrepancies (e.g., duplicate billing, price differences, quantity errors) and take necessary steps to resolve the problem.
* Maintain records of items/services purchased, costs, delivery, travel patterns, product quality/performance, and inventories to provide accurate information source.
* Process purchase requests by accessing database and assigning a number to the order to provide an information source for tracking the order.
Key Requirements
* 3+ years' experience in a similar buying role within a manufacturing environment.
* Level 8 degree in related field (Business, Supply Chain or other).
* APICS qualification (or studying towards) an advantage.
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