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Buyer

1.0 out of 5 stars

Telford

£28,000 a year - Full-time

Location

Telford

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Title: Buyer

Reporting to Commercial Director

Location: Office based role & will consider part time role

Role & Responsibilities

Lead Buyer for Bridge Cheese for the following categories

Packaging
Non-dairy ingredients
Chemicals
Consumables
Energy (fuel, electricity and water)
Indirect spend (e.g. phones, broadband, stationery)
Oversee supplier management for external warehousing, storage and logistics providers.
Lead tendering and supplier selection processes for business services, working closely with relevant department heads (e.g. lab testing, weights and measures, laundry, cleaning, waste, and annual servicing contracts).
Support engineering procurement by working with the Engineering team to identify and approve suppliers, monitor expenditure, and drive cost reduction initiatives.
Manage ad-hoc purchasing requirements in line with business needs.
Support capital expenditure (CapEx) activities, including supplier sourcing, cost control, and procurement of equipment and services.

Tasks

Work closely with Procurement & Logistics to ensure daily issues are resolved effectively
Coordinate supplier appraisal processes and service review meetings, ensuring corrective actions are implemented
Ensure all slow-moving materials are identified, with corrective action plans agreed
Coordinate import activities
Lead the weekly Purchasing meeting
Identify cost-saving opportunities across suppliers, products, and projects
Ensure all non-conformances and supplier issues are managed in a timely manner
Support the introduction of new suppliers to the business
Maintain supplier performance metrics and coordinate regular review meetings
Identify new suppliers that bring innovation and competitive advantage to the business

The Person

Previous buying/procurement experience with a strong focus on cost savings and efficiency improvements
Demonstrates the ability to identify opportunities and deliver measurable results
Proven track record within a similar role
Strong team player with the ability to collaborate across departments

Pay: £28,000.00 per year

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