Buyer Position at Vickerstock Partnered Manufacturing Business
We are working with a growing manufacturing business to fill a full-time Buyer position.
About the Role
The successful candidate will be responsible for buying activities and supply chain optimisation, ensuring efficient flow of goods, materials, and information.
Main Responsibilities:
* Create Purchase Orders (PO) with suppliers and update Material Requirements Planning (MRP) system with delivery dates.
* Track and progress orders with suppliers to meet demand dates and support stores operation including goods in, quality check, inventory control, and material allocation activities.
* Allocate stock and manage delivery of allocated orders from MRP, while coordinating buying spend, locations, and relationships with various suppliers.
* Expand supplier base by sourcing new suppliers, reducing supply chain risks, and addressing single sourcing issues.
* Analyse supply chain data to identify areas for improvement and cost reduction.
* Maintain accurate records of inventory levels, monitor supplier KPIs, and agreements.
Requirements:
* Proven experience in purchasing.
* Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
* Proficient in MRP systems, supply chain software, Office 365 application suite.
* Experience buying from different geographical locations, including UK, Europe, USA, and India.