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Group Buyer
Tangerine ? is a successful, growing group of businesses based in the delightful seaside town of Lytham St Annes??. We are a family business from Farming Roots.
The Group consists of three divisions VetPlus - a global leader in companion animal ?? nutraceuticals, Agri Lloyd, an agriculture ?? focused unit and Mill Farm Sports Village a multi-purpose leisure complex incorporating a fully owned football club ? with associated facilities.
We are #TeamTangerine ?
About the role
Reporting to the Finance Director you will play an integral role in the company’s manufacturing operation and be responsible for delivering the company’s purchasing strategy.
Main duties:
- Ensure new suppliers are selected and set up correctly. When selecting suppliers, flexibility and the ability to react quickly to situations shall weigh heavily in the purchasing decision.
- Work continually to reduce prices for goods and service. As a growing organization our buying power has increased over the years and will continue to do so, we must use this leverage to negotiate prices.
- Improve supplier terms and conditions including; lead times, sample costs, minimum order quantities and prices to achieve the best possible position for the company.
- Develop alternative supply bases for all products to minimise company risk and improve negotiation power.
- Work with the Research and Development department to ensure any new raw materials required are sourced effectively.
- Always maintain stock at optimum levels.
- Ensure effective and efficient delivery of raw materials and packaging, as these are critical for the production process.
- Attend conferences and trade shows to meet potential new suppliers and see new ideas.
- Visit key suppliers to build relationships.
- Responsible for ensuring the Junior Buyer executes all purchase orders in line with company procedures.
About You
- Highly capable communicator at all levels.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Good working knowledge of MS Office (especially Excel and PowerPoint).
- Experience within a buying function.
- Experience of Sage Line 200
- Ideally CIPS qualified.
- Ideally a degree in either Business or Management
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