You will be in a standalone role overseeing the whole procurement process and managing a budget of £3 million, my client is looking for someone with the capability of making savings on the budget. 

The Buyer will play an instrumental role in working with the existing supply chain as well as exploring new suppliers to source reliable, cost competitive and effective lines of supply.

Main Responsibilities and Accountabilities of the role

• Coordinate the procurement related administration
• Supplier management and negotiation, agree trading terms, service level and rebates
• Carry out pre-approvals for new subcontractors and suppliers
• Effective use of the companies spend capability to achieve the best overall outcomes
• Support the Warehouse Manager in maintaining suitable stock levels
• Carry out cost verification and approval of contracts department orders
• Where necessary, resolve purchase order queries and differences

Skills and Experience

Essential

• Experience in a similar role
• Strong verbal negotiation and written communication skills
• Numeracy and analytical ability to interpret trends and patterns from reports
• Commercial / value awareness
• Intermediate to advanced user of all Microsoft Office tools including Excel

Preferred

• CIPS qualified