Buyer

A great opportunity for a dynamic procurement professional to join a leading organisation as a Buyer, to be responsible for managing the spend in respect of purchasing activities, manage operations to secure efficiency and compliance. Role is paying a competitive salary and based on the outskirts of Southampton.

Key Responsibilities of the Buyer;

• Source and purchase from suppliers working to a cost effective and business sense manner.
• Work closely with suppliers to monitor and advise on any potential issues.
• Validate and prepare purchase orders on a daily basis
• Maintain work orders, good and services and supplier lists
• Supporting Purchasing with tender prep, reports and continuous improvement
• Managing all store requirements, and any customer enquiries

Personal Specification of the Buyer;

• Proven Purchasing experience.
• Experience within a Manufacturing / Engineering / Construction environment.
• Excellent communication & negotiation skills.
• Excellent IT skills including MS Office.
• Driven and flexible attitude.
• Enthusiastic and ability to work effectively as part of a team.

This role would also suit you if you have held a role as a Buyer, Senior Buyer, Purchasing Controller, Purchasing Administrator, Junior Buyer, Procurement Assistant or Commercial Coordinator.