Buyer

Buyer

Wolverhampton, West Midlands

Interim (3+ Months)

40k - 50k DOE.

Seymour John are looking for an immediately available Buyer on an interim basis for a period of 3+ months. Working as part of a small team, you will be responsible for day-to-day operational activities associated with a busy purchasing function.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage spend on various categories across multiple manufacturing sites taking a sustainable supplier centric approach.
• Negotiate stock holding agreements or other methods to enable smooth materials flow.
• Identify and mitigate risks in the supply chain to maximise customer order delivery success.
• Purchase Order placement for both system driven manufacturing materials and requisitioned parts.
• Supplier development to support achievement of KPIs.
• Manage vendor performance including involvement with supplier audits.
• Identify potential new suppliers and negotiate best terms from all suppliers.
• Interaction with stakeholders at all levels both internally and externally.
• Involvement with NPD, NPI and engineering change activity and effective co-ordination of suppliers and stock requirements
• Work effectively to support strategic customers.

Key Skills & Qualifications

• Experience of fast paced manufacturing procurement.

Schedule

Monday to Friday on site