Graduate/Trainee Buyer
Feltham
£20,000 – £22,000 + attendance bonus + annual bonus
My client is a well-established, international manufacturing group priding themselves on their innovative designs, brilliant bonus scheme, and the ability to consistently provide a warm, friendly atmosphere. These are just a few of the many reasons alongside all training being provided and external training paid in full by the company where necessary, and encouraged career progression, that they are so successful and why their employees are so long standing.
This opportunity will see the chosen Graduate/trainee buyer working in the Procurement Departments working alongside the Buyers and Procurement Manager to assist with sourcing and obtaining products/service for the global Manufacturing company.
Responsibilities
Purchasing of materials/services at prices which are competitive and within budget, at the required quality to ensure that company requirements are met
Negotiate commercial terms and drive commercial improvements with New and Existing Suppliers
Identify and drive process improvements (Internal/External)
Supplier Maintenance
Establish and maintain effective relationships with suppliers
Regular monitoring of suppliers regarding Quality, Delivery and Price
Create and maintain mutually beneficial long-term partnerships with Suppliers to foster feedback and Continuous Improvement.
Maintain Supplier Open Order Book. Consisting of contacting external suppliers for delivery dates and informing internal stakeholders & updating MRP system
Maintenance of Part Information and Suggestion Status
Process Purchase Requisitions, Suggestion, Place Orders, Maintain those orders
Resolve invoice/goods in queries and variances
Update computer supplier database with relevant information
Effectively communicate with other members of staff on all matters relating to Purchasing
Assisting Buyers with their day to day.
Desired experience
Computer literate with knowledge of all MS Office applications, specifically Excel.
Previous experience in the Procurement Sector
Willingness to learn and enthusiastic.
If you are interested, please hit reply now or contact Ellie at Orion Recruitment
