Buyer
Nottingham
Supply Chain
Permanent
22-05-2024
22-06-2024
4124
25-35k DOE
Role: Buyer
Location: Nottingham
Salary: £25k to £35k DOE
Hours: Monday to Friday
Type: Permanent
We are looking for a Buyer to join a leading provider within the retail sector on a full-time permanent basis.
Based in Annesley
What are we looking for
- At least 2 years buying experience within retail
- An understanding of international trade processes is desirable
- Full UK drivers license to attend events and exhibitions when required
- Previous experience working with suppliers in the UK, Europe and Far East would be advantageous
- An understanding of total cost modelling and cost breakdown
- Ability to negotiate prices and contracts.
What will you be doing?
- Provide administrative support in all aspects of the buying process, including supplier and stake holder liaison, sample management and quality assurance
- Gather product information from suppliers and inputting them into the system
- Resolve customer queries and concerns and are addressed by working in unison with Customer Services and suppliers
- Support the Buyer in Critical Path management
- Monitor stock levels and identify purchasing needs
- Research potential vendors
- Track orders and ensure timely delivery
- Update internal databases with order details (dates, vendors, quantities, discounts)
- Conduct market research to identify pricing trends
- Evaluate offers from vendors and negotiate better prices
- Prepare cost analyses
- Maintain updated records of invoices and contracts
- Follow up with suppliers, as needed, to confirm or change orders
- Liaise with warehouse staff to ensure all products arrive in good condition
- Ensuring all materials are purchased on time, to specification, and at the best price available
- Negotiating with suppliers and building long term relationships
- Liaising with planning and production staff for forecasting purposes
- Coordinating deliveries and maintaining suitable stock levels
- Making sure stock is rotated effectively and waste minimised
- Identifying new and alternative sources of supply for products and making recommendations to the buyer
- Budgeting and forecasting accurately
If you are looking for a new role that can offer development and have the above experience, get in touch today!!!