Senior Buyer/Planner

Job Definition: Sourcing, negotiating and buying of goods, materials and services to meet the Company’s operational requirements. Overall Purpose of the Role: Support the Buyer in the purchase of goods, materials and services to ensure that the company operational needs are met, taking into account price, quality and delivery and to ensure continuity of supply. General and Task Management Support the Procurement team in the development of product category strategies by undertaking market analysis and research. Take accountability for product category to support future development Assist the team in data collection on supplier performance Collate Request For Quotation (RFQ) responses and complete costing sheets Support buyers in the critical path management of pre-production samples for new tenders managed by the procurement team Support team in collating supplier samples and brochures for new product/solution innovation to sales Support buyers in collation of reports for suppliers Work with clients across the business to analyse demand and assist in the specification of goods and services to be supplied Liaise with suppliers on quality problems in conjunction with company quality standards Identify and monitor procurement across the business to assist the development of a long term approach to procurement in order to deliver savings, efficiency, value for money, quality standards and targets, diversity objectives, environmental standards and improved capability. Build, maintain and manage supplier relationships and keep up good communications Skills and Attributes: Good communication, negotiation, interpersonal and influencing skills Analytical, numerically astute, with strong problem solving abilities Commercial and financial awareness, with a full understanding of how failure impacts the production, manufacture and customer order fulfilment Keen attention to detail and accuracy Supplier management and rationalisation Knowledge of product categories and markets including manufacture processes and costs, product make-up’s, specifications and raw material costs would be advantageous Job Type: Full-time Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year Benefits: Paid time off Work Location: In person

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