Buyer
Buyer
URGENT!! Hiring for Buyer role in Dundee
Job Description: Buyer
Job Title: Buyer
Job Type: 12 months
Salary: £29,000 PA
Location: Dundee
Shift Hours: 8:30 - 4:30, Mon-Fri
Working mode: Onsite
ACCOUNTABILITIES
? First line responder pivots between strategy, operations and transactional sourcing.
? Actively seek out and contribute to continuous improvements activities including but not limited to Raw Material supply (eg. 2nd vendors) and costs
? Manage raw material (including printed matter, consumables) and commodity forecasts and interact with Sales and Marketing/Planning teams to maintain stock controls.
? Assist with supplier selection.
? Manage day to day supply issues.
? Analyzes possible solutions using standard procedures.
? Communicates pertinent information to both internal customers and suppliers to keep apprised and to prevent problems.
? Execute ad-hoc/one off buys.
? Support PO conversion - non transactional and some negotiations.
? Educate on existing solutions and enable performance and tech tools development.
? Lead resolution on issues and invoice error.
? PO change management and communicate trends of changes.
? Enable supplier integration and KPI's.
? Support stock holding/accuracy to meet site targets
? Support supplier management process along with QA ensuring both compliance and appropriate communications with suppliers.
? Performs routine professional-based activities and contribute to and manage some projects.
? Communicate with appropriate departments to clarify request and obtain appropriate supporting documentation for the purchase.
? Identify, monitor and regularly reassess material usage and costs to drive operational improvements and costs reduction.
? Seek and support business relationships with diverse suppliers.
? Meet regularly with divisional customers and support functions to ensure good customer satisfaction and continuous improvement.
? Being aware of the policies as set out
? Carries out other duties as and when requested by Line and or Department Manager
BASE REQUIREMENTS
? SQA Qualification at Nat 5 level or equivalent in English and Maths
BACKGROUND
? Good attention to detail
? Excellent timekeeping and organisation skills
? Good communication skills, written and spoken
? Able to work flexibly and as part of a small team
? Relevant purchasing qualification or working towards
? Ability to negotiate with both internal and external customers
Please contact or if interested.
Thank you,
Vijaya.
Randstad Business Support is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Required skills
- Buyer/Purchasing/Purchasing & Procurement
Reference: 52868434
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