Interim Buyer - 6 Month Contract
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Location
Stafford, Staffordshire
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Sector:
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Job type:
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Salary:
£17 - £20 per hour
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Contact:
Sam Solt
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Contact email:
sam.solt@1st-executive.com
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Salary high:
20
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Salary low:
17
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Job ref:
SS - 14206_1599072646
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Published:
over 3 years ago
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Duration:
6 Months
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Expiry date:
2020-10-02
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Startdate:
ASAP
Interim Buyer - 6 Month Contract
Interim Buyer required for a 6 month contract in Stafford to manage the buying process for a range of good within a manufacturing environment.
You will apply sourcing policy and act as the interface between suppliers and the business with regards specifications and budgets.
Role:
- Place and follow-up on POs.
- Manage relationships with suppliers for PO execution.
- Manage problems and schedule changes.
- Update ERP.
- Develops new solutions under guidance and/or in a team setting or based upon precedents in the organizations.
- Balance both tactical execution with strategic initiatives necessary to drive cost reduction projects.
- Works together with high level people from the business.
- Specifies needs, communicates about project approach and presents outcomes of research done.
- Provides technical / commercial assistance to Commodity Buyers to develop awareness of manufacturing processes and improve product knowledge.
- Actively participate in supplier performance reviews.
- Advises Functional managers regarding projects, processes and procedures in the own field.
- Contributes to project as a team member or leads small projects.
Requirements:
- Degree qualified
- 3+ years experience in buying/procurement
- Comprehensive knowledge of SAP system
- Strong organisation skills.
- Strong IT skills.
- Knowledge of transport of dangerous goods (desirable)
To be considered for the Interim Buyer - 6 Month Contract in Stafford, please apply prior to the close of business Friday 4th September.