Buyer - 12 month FTC

Southampton | Permanent | £30,000 - £35,000/year | www.cv-library.co.uk |
A successful manufacturing and distribution services business require a Buyer. Applicants need previous purchasing and stock / inventory control expertise, commercial acumen and a command of intermediate MS Excel functions.

This position is available on a 12 month FTC basis.

The Buyer will join a team of Buyers reporting into a Procurement Manager. The focus of the role is the purchasing of stock and services in-line with customer forecast, whilst seeking to optimise inventory and stock levels.

Tasks of the Buyer will include:

Management of the Purchase order process
Stock management within company MRP and MS Excel
Supplier relationship and performance management
Set MOQ and buffer/safety stock levels
Investigation of alternative suppliers with current vendors cannot deliver
Stakeholder engagement - sales, production, engineering etc.

Buyer applicants should meet the following criteria:

Procurement or Purchasing experience, as a Buyer, Senior Buyer, Junior Buyer, Purchasing Assistant etc.
Appreciation of inventory management, stock management and forecasting
MRP and MS Excel expertise (intermediate functions)
Organised, self-motivated and pro-active
Happy to work on a 12 month FTC basis
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