Employer: Elevation Recruitment Group Salary: £40,000 – £50,000 per annum Date Added: 30/12/2023
Elevation Recruitment Group are searching for an Interim Buyer to join a fast growing business based in Rotherham. As a Buyer, you will play a crucial role in providing a commodity strategy and purchasing service to internal stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities of an Interim Buyer:
Collaborate with the Procurement Department on various activities, serving as the primary contact for supplier requests
Create and process accurate purchase orders based on requisitions, ensuring precision in order details, quantities, delivery timelines, and pricing
Assist in maintaining and managing approved suppliers, negotiating terms, resolving issues, and ensuring timely delivery of goods and services
Analyse pricing trends and market conditions to negotiate favourable terms with suppliers while identifying cost-saving opportunities
Identify and implement initiatives to streamline purchasing processes, increase efficiency, and reduce costs
Ensure adherence to procurement policies, regulations, and ethical standards
Maintain accurate records related to purchasing activities
Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including Procurement, Finance, Operations, Commercial, and Inventory Management teams, to understand and meet their procurement needs
Qualifications and Requirements:
Proven experience in a purchasing, procurement, or buying role
Previous experience in a project led environment
Knowledge of procurement principles, practices, and procedures
Familiarity with sourcing and negotiation
Strong attention to detail and ability to work accurately in a fast-paced environment
Excellent organisational and time management skills
Proficiency in using procurement ERP/MRP software and MS Office applications, especially Excel
Good communication and interpersonal skills for effective stakeholder management
Ability to analyse data and make data-driven decisions
