Service Care Solutions Ltd
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Buyer / Senior Buyer
Description:
My client is an established industrial manufacturing business with innovation and customer focus at the heart of everything they do. Independently owned and with operations in over 40 countries across Europe, Asia, America and Russia they are driven by quality, efficiency, reliability and stability.Buyer / Senior Buyer – Immediate Start Available My client is an established industrial manufacturing business with innovation and customer focus at the heart of everything they do. Independently owned and with operations in over 40 countries across Europe, Asia, America and Russia they are driven by quality, efficiency, reliability and stability. Our client is looking to engage an experienced and pro-active Buyer / Senior Buyer to join their Purchasing team. Reporting to the Purchasing Manager you will be responsible for managing the procurement of materials and services, maintaining supplier relationships and driving cost-saving initiatives. You will work closely with internal departments to meet material requirements and ensure supply chain performance aligns with company expectations. Buyer / Senior Buyer – Main Responsibilities: Raise and amend purchase orders via SAP, ensuring alignment with Material Requirements Planning MRP system demands.Update and maintain accurate material pricing in SAP, ensuring records are current and reflect the latest agreements.Liaise and maintain strong communication with suppliers, fostering long-term, mutually beneficial relationships.Negotiate prices, terms, and conditions with suppliers to ensure the best possible value for the company.Monitor and manage On-Time In-Full OTIF expectations from suppliers, addressing any issues that arise.Prepare formal tenders via the Request for Quotation RFQ and New Product Development NPD processes, ensuring competitive pricing and service.Lead and participate in process improvement initiatives, working towards streamlining procurement operations.Drive savings initiatives, striving to meet or exceed annual cost-saving targets.Handle and resolve invoice discrepancies, supplier queries, and internal concerns in a timely and efficient manner.Provide detailed and prompt responses to internal and external customer concerns, following established procedures. Buyer / Senior Buyer – Skills & Experience Previous experience working as a Buyer / Senior Buyer within an industrial manufacturing environmentHold or be studying towards CIPS qualification Level 5 minimum required for Senior BuyerSAP experience would be highly desirableSelf-motivated with the ability to work on your own initiativeAbility to build and manage strong working relationshipsAbility to identify both short-term savings and longer-term opportunities to add valueStrong negotiation skills with the ability to leverage cost savings whilst maintaining service levels
Company:
Service Care Solutions
Posted:
October 1 on Careers4a
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