Buyer - Ipswich (On Site)
Location
Ipswich, Suffolk | United Kingdom
Job description
About Our Client
- My client are a well established brand, who care about the communities they serve
- They are going through a period of growth, meaning progression is on the horizon
- They are passionate about Learning and Development and will support your ongoing development
Job Description
- Take ownership and responsibility for a set number of suppliers / categories
- Take ownership and responsibility for Custom, Standard, Raw materials and Service related purchases
- Manage the purchase order process including placing, chasing and closing
- Daily expediting of purchase orders
- Communicate changes/delays in a timely and effective way to relevant stakeholders
- Responsible for price changes and handling of initial negotiations
- Provide suggestions for alternative vendors (when required) with supporting analysis
- Responsible for lead-time accuracy, MOQ, MOV, payment terms, drop ship conditions
- Responsible for invoice queries relating to your purchase orders
- Take the lead and suggest supplier SKU rationalisation / source alternative products where applicable
- Take actions as required in response to daily, weekly and monthly reports
- Support Product Management with sourcing, market or vendor intelligence
The Successful Applicant
- Purchasing Officer - FMCG in Ipswich will have experience of:
- Ability to manage multiple projects at one time
- Has experience in a fast paced environment
- Minimum 3 years operational experience in a high pressured, Purchasing Department with a track record of high level accomplishment
- Passionate and self-motivated
- Happy to challenge decisions at all levels when required
- Computer Literate - with a comprehensive knowledge in the use of MS Office Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Google Mail.
- Ability to extract and analyse data from different sources
- Advantage, working towards CIPS
What's on Offer
- Buyer - Ipswich (On Site) package includes:
- Salary flexible based on experience
- Pension
- Bonus Potential up to 10%
- Wellbeing Support including health cash plan
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