Buyer, Manufacturing ​/ Production

Buyer

Bridgend CF31

£35-40,000

Commutable from Bridgend, Cardiff, Porthcawl, Pencoed, Pontyclun, Port Talbot, Maesteg, Caerphilly, Pyle, Margam, Briton Ferry

Benefits:

- 25 Days + Bank Holidays
Company Pension
Company sick pay
Career progression opportunities
Early finish on Fridays This is a great opportunity for a Buyer to join well established business who have recently won new contracts and are looking to expand their product into new markets. This role would be well suited to an experienced procurement professional or a buyer who has experience of working in a fast paced environment, working with MRP systems and working on contracts with suppliers.

This is a business who are part of a larger group, so can offer excellent long term professional and career development opportunities.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Negotiate cost-effective supply contracts and service level agreement
Monitor and improve supplier performance against agreed targets
Manage direct and indirect procurement to ensure continuity of supply
Collaborate with planning to align material forecasts with demand
Optimise inventory levels while minimising risk of stockouts
Report on key KPIs including cost savings, supplier performance and stock levels
Drive continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives year on year Requirements

Proven experience as a Buyer in a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environment
Strong negotiation and supplier management skills
Knowledge of MRP/ERP systems (Dynamics 365, NAV, SAP or similar)
Highly analytical, numerical and detail-oriented
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
27027/900

Suitable candidates should apply immediately by calling Jack Lavis for this vacancy - on (phone number removed) or by sending your CV directly to him at (url removed)

If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'.

Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.

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