Senior Buyer
| Job title: |
Senior Buyer |
| Sector: |
Warehousing & Distribution |
| Salary: |
£25,000 |
| Reference number: |
MJ1150 |
| Contract type: |
Permanent |
| Job validation: |
Randstad Job Advertisment |
job description
Our client, a reputable and well known name in the supply chain industry, are seeking a Buyer to work in their Gloucester location. They offer an award-winning working environment with plenty of opportunities for personal development and career advancement.
Job Responsibilities:
As a Buyer, you will be:
- Purchasing components at best cost to the business
- Supporting the development of stock policies and local supply agreements with suppliers to improve performance
- Investigating and understanding the root cause of supply problems
- Planning and expediting components to ensure on time delivery to the customer
- Monitoring and maintaining the material schedules
- Maintenance of safety stock levels, supplier lead times and MRP systems
- Investigating and challenging price increases and increase to MOQ’s and MBQ’s
- Justifying and raising infills
Preferred Skills:
- A background in supply chain/purchasing or Buying
- Used to working with International suppliers
- Computer Literate MS Office to include word and excel
Personal Attributes:
Associated Benefits:
- 23 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
- Contributory company pension scheme
Normal working week is 37.5 hours, Monday - Friday 9.00am - 17.00pm
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