Buyer

A well-established company operating in a niche market & they currently have an opportunity for a Buyer to join their growing organisation based in Normanton, West Yorkshire. The Buyers are responsible for planning and managing all company procurements, as well as for coordinating and monitoring all purchasing activities, with the overall aim of optimising inventories, improving storage workflows and processes and reducing costs.
Activities involve:

• Planning the purchasing of goods and raw materials based on company supply chain requirements and MRP demands

• Scouting and qualification of best suppliers in terms of quality-cost ratio

• Negotiating economic and contractual conditions, i.e. time, cost, quantities, delivery terms

• Managing purchases and inputting orders and details

• Monitoring deliveries and stock levels

Previous knowledge and experience required:

• Purchasing, inventory and distribution management skills

• Knowledge of electronic components and distributors

• Negotiation skills and ability communicate at all levels

• Knowledge of administrative procedures relating to purchase orders

• Knowledge of regulations concerning commercial transactions

• Ability to use principal IT programs and management software applications

• Analytical skills