Senior Buyer
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Location
Newcastle upon Tyne
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Sector:
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Job type:
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Salary:
30000-32000 Per Annum
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Contact:
Blaze Furley
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Contact email:
bfurley@lerecruitment.com
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Contact phone:
0161 976 3540
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Job ref:
955208
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Published:
about 2 years ago
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Expiry date:
2021-11-19
Senior Buyer
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Salary: £30k-£32k
A well established manufacturer who are the lead in engineering, manufacturing, and assembling of furniture for retail are looking for an experienced senior buyer to join their team.
Senior Buyer - Responsibilities would include:
- Manage a detailed supply chain plan for each assigned project in line with the organisational and procurement strategies and report on the progress of such projects to the relevant stakeholders
- Identify the most appropriate supply route for each project in order for requirements to be procured in the most effective and efficient manner
- Control the project supply chain actions whilst managing the supply chain risks to secure the supply route appropriately
- Negotiate clear, robust, and favourable terms and conditions in an appropriate contract
- Creating and developing collaborative strategic supply chain relationships to ensure project flows are streamlined
- Provide analysis on project procurement costs and review opportunities to identify cost-saving initiatives
- Assess market trends and conditions so that strategic plans can be implemented accordingly
- Implement lean procurement techniques throughout the project process so that resource utilisation is maximised
- Focus on continuous improvement during all aspects of the project process to ensure maximised efficiency and productivity
Senior Buyer – Person Requirements & Benefits:
- Purchasing / Buyer: 3 years (required)
- Manufacturing: 3 years (required)