Job Ref: 213418537

Date: 2021-03-23 18:27:54

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We are currently seeking a Senior Buyer to join a well-established, family-run SME based in Stokenchurch, UK. As a Senior Buyer your role will be to play a lead role in supplier negotiation and purchasing decisions within the company. With an anticipated spend of over £8m per annum the success of this position will be achieved by establishing lasting supplier relations with overseas suppliers.

Key duties and responsibilities….

* Ability to build strong internal and external working relationships

* Point of contact for key international suppliers, particularly in India and China

* To undertake regular supplier review meetings, ensuring business objectives are met and deliveries are on track.

* To review and expedite stock delivery dates accordingly

* Monitoring and improving supplier performance to meet target OTIF

* Liaise with alternative suppliers where supply issues arise

* To support and help prompt re-sourcing projects

* To monitor and ensure the fulfilment of sales forecasts

* Providing monthly reports against KPIs, identifying the successes and challenges and recommending areas for improvement

The ideal candidate will have the following skills, attributes and qualifications…

* Excellent administration skills, quality driven and clear attentive to detail

* Able to communicate clearly and in a professional manner to achieve results and support colleagues and clients

* Good analytical and numerical skills

* Strong and professional communication and time management skills

* Firm but fair negotiation and influencing skills

* Marketing experience

* Experience in a previous international buying role

* A proven track record of dealing with Indian/Chinese suppliers is a distinct advantage

Benefits

* 40-50k dependent on experience

* Bonus

* Amazing working environment

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