Buyer

POSITION: Buyer
LOCATION: Ellesmere Port
HOURS: Monday to Friday 9 - 5
SALARY:
REF: VR/00575

A vacancy has arisen for an Indirect Materials/Services Buyer in the Purchasing Department of our international manufacturing client in Ellesmere Port.

Key Responsibilities:

?? Manage a given portfolio of indirect material/services buying and ensure that all aspects from requisition to pay are managed within the required timescales.
?? Manage all stakeholders to ensure smooth completion of the above.
?? Supplier relationship and performance management.
?? Engage early with the business to ensure time is available to complete the Purchasing tasks.
?? Manage the complete tendering/competitive bid process.
?? Negotiate final pricing and all appropriate Terms & Conditions.
?? Complete all tasks and reports within AX including savings tracking.
?? Develop subject matter expertise in those commodities being purchased.
?? Support and implement the MRO strategy.
?? Support and assist Senior Buyers and management as appropriate.
?? Develop AX skills to be able to operate at Key User level.

Candidates will possess the following qualifications and skills:

?? Degree level education advantageous but not essential.
?? Strong interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skills.
?? Ability to work well under pressure
?? Good analytical and reporting skills.
?? Flexible, pragmatic, independent and deadline focused.
?? Negotiation skills.
?? High level IT skills.
?? Willingness to follow CIPS qualifications.

To apply for this role or for a confidential discussion regarding any of our vacancies, please contact Nicola Evans on or .