Buyer - Elevation Recruitment Group : Job Details

Title: BuyerLocation: ShipleySalary: up to £35,000Elevation Recruitment Group's Procurement & Supply Chain division are supporting a growing Manufacturer in Shipley in their search for an experienced Buyer. The Buyer will work alongside the Senior Buyer to support buying and negotiating across a broad range of SKUs and categories. Alongside joining a supportive Manager, the Buyer will receive a flexible working arrangement as well as: 

• Competitive salary of £33,000 - £35,000
• 37.5-hour working week with flex-e-time
• Private medical cover
• 13:00 finish on Fridays
• Gym membership discount

Key duties of the Buyer will include: 

• Negotiating prices with suppliers and placing purchase orders, ensuring delivery promises are maintained
• Engaging with project and engineering teams to communicate and improve delivery schedules
• Reviewing and developing suppliers, negotiating contracts with new and existing suppliers
• Working cross-functionally with business units to improve processes and update systems accordingly

Key Skills & Experience required:

• Experience in procurement within a manufacturing / engineering environment
• Strong communication, negotiation, and persuasive skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within teams and engage with various business units
• A problem-solving mindset with strategic thinking and planning capabilities
• A proactive approach to suggesting and implementing process improvements

Are you ready for a new challenge and match the above criteria? Please apply or get in touch with Mike McVeigh for more information.