Buyer

Buyer Location: Telford Duration: Permanent Salary: Up to £38k per annum (depending on experience) Benefits Package: Healthcare plan Life Assurance Contributory Pension Scheme Subsidised Canteen Up to 25 days annual leave (with service) This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to grow their Procurement career to join an established global manufacturing business. This company boasts an exceptional reputation within their industry and also as an employer of choice within the region with their vision and values as a business demonstrates their commitment to their employees, customers and the industry as a whole. As the Buyer you will be getting involved in: * Purchasing of both indirect and direct procurement categories * Negotiate and manage supplier contracts * Support and manage internal stakeholders in their procurement needs and provide an efficient and purchasing process for internal requirements * Research and source new potential suppliers and manage the supplier introduction process * Evaluate supplier efficiency and manage any potential risks in contract delivery * Participate and lead procurement benchmarking and market insight activities * Work towards cost saving targets and be responsible for monitoring price variances and increases The successful candidate will fulfil the following criteria: * Existing experience in a Purchasing role within a manufacturing environment * CIPS Level 3 or above would be advantageous but candidates qualified by experience will also be considered * Experience in positions such as Buyer / Purchasing Assistant / Purchasing Controller / Assistant Buyer / Purchasing Administrator * Strong analytical skills and able to work in data-driven ways The application process: Our mission is to support our clients in their creation of an equal, diverse and inclusive workforce. We are committed to providing a barrier-free recruitment process, so if you require any reasonable accessibility adjustments within the application process, then please make it known at the earliest opportunity. We will carefully consider your details and advise you if we're able to progress with your application within 72 working hours. If you do not hear from us within this time your details won’t be retained. So, if you're not successful on this occasion, do continue to respond to future roles we advertise. In the meantime, all good wishes and continued success with your search for employment About Us Prince Personnel are an employment agency working on behalf of our client. Whether you’re seeking a new permanent position, temporary assignment or contract you’ll find us easy to deal with. Located in thriving Telford, we focus on jobs in Shropshire, Staffordshire and North Wales. Prince Personnel specialise in commercial, accounts and finance and technical recruitment. With the best jobs around we are an independent agency working hard for you. Reference: AA26102