Summary: This role as a Buyer in Rochester involves supplier management and supporting the procurement management team through data analysis, forecasting, and market research. The position is temporary for 3 months with a potential extension and requires excellent communication skills to foster effective relationships. Candidates should possess problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and a positive attitude. The role is fully office-based, Monday to Friday, with a negotiable salary.

Key Responsibilities:

• Meet new suppliers and negotiate terms, building positive relationships
• Maintain existing relationships with suppliers
• Understand vendor management, allocation, and price negotiation
• Liaise with other departments
• Plan, monitor, and maintain suitable inventory levels
• Raise, place, and track purchase orders
• Ensure products are purchased at the right time to specification
• Consolidate customer forecasts to support accuracy in stock handling
• Purchase items for factory trials
• Conduct market research
• Carry out spot checks as required

Key Skills:

• Experience in the FMCG industry
• Experience with negotiation
• Advanced knowledge of Excel
• Knowledge of ERP systems
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• CIPS qualifications (or equivalent) or working towards

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Rochester

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: on-site

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Purchasing