Buyer - East Anglia - Circa pa

We seek a high calibre individual with a background in buying ideally from within the print sector who will be able to demonstrate a track record of liaising and negotiating with suppliers.

• Reporting to the Purchasing Manager: supplier sourcing, price negotiation, vendor appraisal, ITT/RFP preparation and supply chain management.
• Sound understanding and knowledge of digital, litho and screen print production processes.
• Previous print buying experience preferable.
• Strong interpersonal skills, particularly in communicating and negotiating with others.
• Enthusiastic, professional and flexible attitude.
• Team player who is able to prioritise schedules and manage own workload, highlighting any issues or concerns in a timely manner.
• Review submitted costs, identify discrepancies, potential cost savings and negotiation opportunities.
• Develop the company’s inventory management strategy with the aim of controlling costs within budgetary limits, generating savings, rationalising inventory and maximizing available working capital.
• Manage and maintain the company’s material and stocked product inventory including stock profiles and stock locations.
• Be responsible for managing and running planned stock takes.
• Minimise overstocks and removal of obsolete / redundant raw materials to maximize availability of working capital.
• Ensure integrity and accuracy of the stock management system.
• Manage control measures to ensure mistakes, inaccuracies and discrepancies are highlighted, addressed and resolved.
• Check and adjust shop floor data collection data.
• Ensure materials are ready and available for production as and when required.
• Ensure incoming product is receipted and managed appropriately.
• Ensure that any materials that are late or holding up production are chased until received.
• Write and maintain accurate written procedures for all main inventory control processes and functions.
• Have a detailed understanding of MIS and inventory control / management systems.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Possess relevant IT skills in basic MS Office applications – outlook, one note, excel & word.

• Previous print buying experience preferable.
• Strong interpersonal skills, particularly in communicating and negotiating with suppliers.
• Enthusiastic, professional and flexible attitude.
• Team player who can prioritise schedules and manage workload.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Relevant IT skills in basic MS Office applications – Outlook, One Note, Excel & Word.