Buyer

Are you a commercially driven Buyer with strong negotiation skills and a talent for building supplier relationships? Role: Buyer  Location: Southend-on-sea Pay: Up-to £40,000 per annum, depending on experience Job: Full time, permanent Hours: 39 Hours, Mon - Thur 08.00-17.00 Fri 08.00-13.00 Key Duties: • Manage Purchase Orders and SAP records in line with agreed targets. • Review current supplier agreements to ensure good value for money. • Monitor orders and ensure deliveries are made on time. • Build and maintain effective relationships with suppliers. • Monitor supplier performance and deal with issues when required. • Identify sourcing opportunities within the existing supplier network. • Request and review supplier quotations and pricing. • Analyse costs to ensure pricing is competitive and reasonable. • Negotiate prices, terms and conditions with suppliers. • Track and report on supplier performance. • Identify potential risks and put actions in place to reduce them. • Look for ways to reduce costs and support savings proposals with business cases. • Monitor spending to ensure it remains within the approved budget. • Support continuous improvement projects and help implement process changes. • Work in accordance with all company policies, procedures and requirements. • Follow all Health & Safety policies and help maintain a safe working environment. • Complete any other reasonable and relevant duties as required. • Duties may vary and are not limited to those listed above. Essential Skills & Experience • GCSE English and Maths, or equivalent, at Grade C/4 or above. • Previous experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain or a similar commercial environment. • Good understanding of supplier management and commercial processes. • Experience of assessing supplier performance and making appropriate decisions. • Strong negotiation and influencing skills. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. • Good commercial awareness and an understanding of supplier terms and obligations. • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and general IT systems. • Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with suppliers, colleagues and stakeholders. • Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively within a team. • Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail. • Ability to prioritise work, manage deadlines and perform effectively under pressure. Personal Attributes: • Positive, practical and willing-to-help approach. • Strong team-working attitude. • Confident and professional when dealing with people at all levels. • Customer-focused with a commitment to providing a high standard of service. • Well organised with good time management skills. • Proactive approach to planning and problem solving. • Strong focus on productivity, accuracy and quality. • Flexible and adaptable to changing business requirements. • Takes responsibility and ownership for work and decisions. • Committed to learning, developing and finding ways to improve. The Company offers competitive benefits, including: Health Care Cash Plan* Employee Assistance Programme* Contributory Pension Scheme for eligible employees (6% increasing to 7%) Enhanced holiday (24 days holiday in addition to UK bank and public holidays) Life Assurance Company Sick Pay Scheme* Flexitime Early finish on Friday’s Sports and Social Club Free car parking Free access to a local gym Onsite café (*Available after 1 year of service) Click Apply Now and upload your up-to-date CV. Short-listed candidates will be contacted to discuss the role further and may be invited to attend a face-to-face interview. For more information, call us on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)