Buyer

Buyer 

Stoke-on-Trent

£35,000 DOE + 1-2 Days Hybrid (once fully trained) + 24 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays + Auto Enrolment Pension + Annual Bonus + Parking + Discounted Medical Cover + Training Opportunities

35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm (Flexibility on hours can be discussed).

Buyer required for a highly successful international manufacturer.  The role will suit those seeking a varied role in an employee focused business.

The successful Buyer will need buying/purchasing in a manufacturing or similar environment.  Holding a CIPS qualification or working towards is advantageous.

In this role you will be responsible for annual spend of around £65m including raw materials, packaging, finished products and £5m indirect spend.  You will ensure raw materials and packaging purchase orders meet manufacturing and customer timelines.

This is an ideal role for those seeking a driven, secure and stable business.

The Buyer Role:

* The department is responsible for £65m annual spend on raw materials, packaging, and finished products and £5m indirect spend
* Daily management of raw material and packaging purchase orders
* Analysis of MRP information
* Updating purchasing and supplier information records
* Analysis of vendor performance
* Communicating with all relevant colleagues
* Ensure product quality and lead times
 
The Successful Buyer:

* Buying/purchasing experience in a manufacturing/technical setting.
* Strong administrative skills, particularly using Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
* Ideally CIPS qualified or working towards.