Summary: The Buyer will play a crucial role in the procurement team, focusing on managing supplier relationships and ensuring cost-effective procurement processes. This position requires strong negotiation skills and an understanding of market trends to secure the best value for money. The Buyer will also support project teams and maintain efficient inventory management. Attention to detail and organizational skills are essential for success in this role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Engaging and maintaining relationships with reliable suppliers and vendors.
• Negotiating competitive terms to optimise cost savings.
• Assisting in managing rebate schemes and spend targets.
• Raising purchase and plant orders, ensuring timely delivery of goods and services.
• Liaising with internal teams to determine procurement needs.
• Supporting new project setups by aligning pricing with specifications.
• Ensuring purchases align with project scopes and financial objectives.
• Monitoring business trends and product availability to drive cost-effective procurement.
• Managing procurement records, including materials schedules and delivery reports.
• Handling invoice queries and preparing procurement reports as required.
• Overseeing stock levels and optimizing procurement strategies.
• Conducting site visits to reconcile materials schedules where necessary.

Key Skills:

• Experience in procurement, buying, or supply chain management.
• Strong negotiation and relationship management skills.
• Ability to assess market trends and business needs effectively.
• Highly organized with excellent multitasking abilities.
• Attention to detail with a results driven approach.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Basildon

Country: England

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other