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Senior Buyer
Job Posted: a day ago
Salary: £ 30,000 - 40,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Marden, Kent
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Exciting opportunity for a Senior Buyer with SAP experience in Marden, Kent! Join a leading manufacturing business, manage purchasing requirements, mentor team members, and support supply chain operations.
Senior Buyer
Marden, Kent
Benefits:
* Salary up to £40,000 per annum DOE
* Permanent role, 35 hours per week
* Professional development opportunities
* Supportive team environment
About the Role and Client:
Our client, a respected manufacturing company, is seeking a Senior Buyer to monitor and facilitate purchasing requirements, ensuring timely delivery and best-value contracts. You’ll mentor team members and provide management support in the absence of the Supply Chain Manager.
Responsibilities:
* Support the purchasing team to meet project deadlines.
* Cover purchasing duties during the Supply Chain Manager's absence.
* Assist with annual budget preparation and capital expenditure advice.
* Oversee materials requirement planning and ensure accuracy.
* Analyse market conditions, manage stock levels, and mitigate risks.
* Negotiate contracts and maintain supplier relationships.
* Secure long-term cost agreements and review supply agreements.
* Conduct supplier audits and support cost-down programmes.
* Maintain SAP data accuracy and manage electronic/manual systems.
* Collaborate with accounts and production teams to minimise shortages.
* Engage in process improvements and lean management projects.
Candidate Requirements:
* CIPS qualification with strong purchasing knowledge.
* MUST have SAP experience.
* Excellent negotiation, leadership, and communication skills.
* Ability to prioritise workload and maintain accuracy.
* Flexible and willing to travel as required.
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