Escape Recruitment is working with an innovative Supply Chain Supplier to the Renewable Sector who is looking to appoint a Senior Buyer.
The Senior Buyer will support the Procurement Manager and will oversee the team’s purchasing activities. They will be responsible for managing Supplier performance and ensuring on-time delivery of all orders placed.
Responsibilities of the role will include:
- Build relationships with key Suppliers and monitor their performance, quality and OTD
- Mentor and support junior members of the team
- Ensure the ERP system is updated with all purchasing information
- Work closely with colleagues in Sales to understand the procurement workflow
- Obtain quotes and place purchase orders with Sub-Contractors
- Monitor and present KPI’s to drive continuous improvement
- Identify issues and escalate quickly Resolve issues relating to invoicing
Experience and knowledge required for the role:
- Previous experience working in a similar Buyer/purchasing role within an engineering or manufacturing environment
- Strong negotiation and commercial skills
- Commercial accumen
- Experience working in a busy purchasing environment and managing multiple PO’s
- Ability to build strong working commercial relationships with Suppliers
- Project management skills
- Strong time management skills and able to prioritise workload independently
Interested?? Please send your CV today….