Buyer

Recruiter
Confidential
Location
Barnsley
Salary
24000.00 - 27000.00 GBP Annual
Posted
18 Sep 2020
Closes
02 Oct 2020
Sectors
Procurement
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Buyer - Barnsley - GBP24,000-GBP27,000 + CIPS study support

Chase & Holland are proud to be supporting a hugely successful business in Barnsley who are looking to recruit a Buyer to join their team on a full-time permanent basis.

This role will see you working in a fast-paced environment and you will be involved in the development, motivation and mentorship of the Assistant Buyers.

Buyer Responsibilities:

* Reviewing requisitions, sourcing, negotiating and placing orders in support of business requirements in accordance with business and operating procedures

* Support the Supply Chain Manager/Senior Buyer in the successful delivery of Frameworks, Trading Agreements and Cost Saving Initiatives

* Conducting and reporting of key supplier meetings

* Driving Assistant Buyer participation with regards to amendments and invoice queries

* Challenge bad practice and ensure compliance from the teams

* Review, authorise and commit orders in line with delegated levels of authority and subject to appropriate checks

* Data Analysis, effective recording and reporting as and when required

* Attend Sites/Offices/Depots when required

* Monitor and report on supplier performance

* Review and process Q&O orders

* Provide support on subcontract orders/vendor assessments

Key Requirements and Preferences:

* Good communication and computer skills

* Strong negotiation skills and proven purchasing

* The ability to think and act proactively

* Positive attitude, motivated and flexible

* Ability to develop delegation skills

* Effective professional, motivation, co-ordinating and organisational skills

Hours of Work

8am - 4:30pm (Mon to Thur) 8am - 3:30pm (Fri) 30 min lunch

In return you'll receive:

* CIPS study support and development

* 25 days + 8 bank holidays

* Westfield Health

* Pension scheme

* Free onsite parking

* Life Assurance (3.5 x base salary)

If you are interested in finding out about this exciting Buyer opportunity, click 'apply now'.

Chase & Holland acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. We specialise in Finance, Supply Chain, HR and IT recruitment and comfortably service Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Staffordshire and Lincolnshire marketplaces

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