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Technical Buyer
Job Posted: 6 hours ago
Salary: £ 40,000 - 45,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Ringwood
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Technical Buyer
The Technical Buyer is a pivotal role within our clients business. A role that is responsible for ensuring the timely procurement of materials, goods, consumables, and services to meet business requirements. Using a software-based MRP system, the Technical Buyer will strategically source and secure resources while achieving cost effectiveness and adhering to organisational standards. The role will also focus on supplier relationship management, proactive sourcing strategies, and cost reduction initiatives, all while maintaining alignment with our commitment to sustainability, equality, and inclusion.
Responsibilities as Technical Buyer
- Efficiently process operational business demand to meet required timelines.
- Perform all business system tasks as required.
- Engage in supplier negotiations to secure the best deals for the organisation.
- Proactively source new suppliers and evaluate their ability to meet quality and cost targets.
- Develop and implement innovative purchasing solutions, such as vending or consignment systems.
- Conduct tender exercises with key suppliers as required to ensure value-driven procurement.
- Implement and oversee a continuous cost reduction program.
- Regularly review and manage the "approved supplier" database to ensure compliance and performance standards are met.
- Create and deliver monthly reports detailing purchasing metrics and results.
- Continuously ensure that all procurement processes are conducted in alignment with the organisation's Management Systems and ISO standards for quality.
- Provide support to other duties as assigned by management.
Qualifications and experience required
- CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply) qualifications are highly beneficial but not essential.
- Familiarity with office processes, procedures, and technology, including software-based MRP systems.
- Proactive and self-motivated with a strong sense of initiative.
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
- Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills to effectively collaborate at all levels.
- Demonstrated ability to take ownership of projects and deliver results within agreed timescales.
- A professional, ethical, and highly organised approach to work.
- Strong commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive work environment.
- Honest, transparent, and consistent communicator who values input from others and actively collaborates to solve problems.
- Creative problem-solver with an innovative mindset for developing new purchasing solutions.
- Strong analytical skills to evaluate supplier performance and market trends.
- Knowledge and experience in managing ISO standards and quality assurance processes.
Benefits;
- £40 - £45k DOE
- Pension
- Lovely business, great culture
- Parking on site
- Interesting product
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