Group Buyer
- Recruiter
- Confidential
- Location
- Lancashire
- Salary
- 35000.00 - 45000.00 GBP Annual
- Posted
- 28 Jun 2022
- Closes
- 26 Jul 2022
- Sectors
- Procurement
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Group Buyer - based in Lytham, GBP35,000 to GBP45,000 (dependent upon experience)
Role Summary
Reporting to the Finance Director you will play an integral role in the company's manufacturing operation and be responsible for delivering the company's purchasing strategy.
Main duties: -
* Ensure new suppliers are selected and set up correctly. When selecting suppliers, flexibility and the ability to react quickly to situations shall weigh heavily in the purchasing decision.
* Work continually to reduce prices for goods and service. As a growing organization our buying power has increased over the years and will continue to do so, we must use this leverage to negotiate prices.
* Improve supplier terms and conditions including; lead times, sample costs, minimum order quantities and prices to achieve the best possible position for the company.
* Develop alternative supply bases for all products to minimise company risk and improve negotiation power.
* Work with the Research and Development department to ensure any new raw materials required are sourced effectively.
* Always maintain stock at optimum levels.
* Ensure effective and efficient delivery of raw materials and packaging, as these are critical for the production process.
* Attend conferences and trade shows to meet potential new suppliers and see new ideas.
* Visit key suppliers to build relationships.
* Responsible for ensuring the Junior Buyer executes all purchase orders in line with company procedures.
About You
* Highly capable communicator at all levels.
* Excellent time management skills.
* Good working knowledge of MS Office (especially Excel and PowerPoint).
* Experience within a buying function.
* Experience of Sage Line 200
* Ideally CIPS qualified.
* Ideally a degree in either Business or Management
About Us
VetPlus is a privately held company based in Lytham. Within the group are seventeen limited companies, each operating as stand-alone entities. We specialise in the manufacture and sales of animal health and nutrition products for farm and companion animals, including veterinary and equine products.
We're passionate about being the best and you should be too!
Interested?
Apply online for immediate consideration
Role Summary
Reporting to the Finance Director you will play an integral role in the company's manufacturing operation and be responsible for delivering the company's purchasing strategy.
Main duties: -
* Ensure new suppliers are selected and set up correctly. When selecting suppliers, flexibility and the ability to react quickly to situations shall weigh heavily in the purchasing decision.
* Work continually to reduce prices for goods and service. As a growing organization our buying power has increased over the years and will continue to do so, we must use this leverage to negotiate prices.
* Improve supplier terms and conditions including; lead times, sample costs, minimum order quantities and prices to achieve the best possible position for the company.
* Develop alternative supply bases for all products to minimise company risk and improve negotiation power.
* Work with the Research and Development department to ensure any new raw materials required are sourced effectively.
* Always maintain stock at optimum levels.
* Ensure effective and efficient delivery of raw materials and packaging, as these are critical for the production process.
* Attend conferences and trade shows to meet potential new suppliers and see new ideas.
* Visit key suppliers to build relationships.
* Responsible for ensuring the Junior Buyer executes all purchase orders in line with company procedures.
About You
* Highly capable communicator at all levels.
* Excellent time management skills.
* Good working knowledge of MS Office (especially Excel and PowerPoint).
* Experience within a buying function.
* Experience of Sage Line 200
* Ideally CIPS qualified.
* Ideally a degree in either Business or Management
About Us
VetPlus is a privately held company based in Lytham. Within the group are seventeen limited companies, each operating as stand-alone entities. We specialise in the manufacture and sales of animal health and nutrition products for farm and companion animals, including veterinary and equine products.
We're passionate about being the best and you should be too!
Interested?
Apply online for immediate consideration