| London Jobs |
| Manchester Jobs |
| Liverpool Jobs |
| Nottingham Jobs |
| Birmingham Jobs |
| Cambridge Jobs |
| Glasgow Jobs |
| Bristol Jobs |
| Wales Jobs |
| London Jobs |
| Manchester Jobs |
| Liverpool Jobs |
| Nottingham Jobs |
| Birmingham Jobs |
| Cambridge Jobs |
| Glasgow Jobs |
| Bristol Jobs |
| Wales Jobs |
| Oil & Gas Jobs |
| Banking Jobs |
| Construction Jobs |
| Top Management Jobs |
| IT - Software Jobs |
| Medical Healthcare Jobs |
| Purchase / Logistics Jobs |
| Sales |
| Ajax Jobs |
| Designing Jobs |
| ASP .NET Jobs |
| Java Jobs |
| MySQL Jobs |
| Sap hr Jobs |
| Software Testing Jobs |
| Html Jobs |
| Job Location | Staffordshire |
| Education | Not Mentioned |
| Salary | £40,000 - £45,000 per annum |
| Industry | Not Mentioned |
| Functional Area | Not Mentioned |
| Job Type | Permanent, full-time |
BuyerPosition: PermanentLocation: Stafford, on-siteSalary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annumRole Overview:We are seeking a proactive and experienced Buyer to join one of our close partners in the Stafford area on a permanent basis. In this role, you will play a crucial part within their Purchasing team, overseeing both direct and indirect expenditure for the site.Responsibilities:- Place orders for all site requisites, including direct and indirect materials.- Coordinate delivery schedules for all materials, ensuring timely arrival.- Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships, driving supplier performance improvements.- Initiate and lead cost-saving projects, including negotiation of pricing terms.- Formulate category strategies for key expenditure areas.- Engage in early supplier collaboration and source new materials.- Contribute to our sustainability agenda by promoting environmentally responsible practices within the supply chain.- Occasional business travel to visit suppliers and other sites across the business.Experience Required:- Demonstrated proficiency in high-volume procurement within a similar role, with a track record of success.- Preferably possess a CIPS qualification, although not essential.- Strong problem-solving abilities and adept communication skills, both verbal and written.- Previous experience in purchasing within a manufacturing environment is advantageous.- Knowledge of manufacturing processes is desirable.- Essential proficiency in ICT tools, such as MRP systems, Excel, and Outlook.Please put your home postcode on your CV when applying. Our recruitment tech uses this to make sure your CV is reviewed by the relevant consultant, for the relevant job(s), in the relevant geography.Macildowie are a recruitment business working on behalf of a client to recruit this role. Your personal data may be forwarded to that client company as part of the application process.If you would like information on how we will process your data please go to our website (macildowie.com) and view our fair processing notices which are located at the bottom of the page under privacy policies. Within the fair processing notice for Candidatesthere is guidance on how to amend your contact preferences or exercise your rights relating to personal data. We cant provide direct links as email address and website urls within our job adverts are removed by some of the websites on which we advertise.Macildowie is a specialist recruitment consultancy with a rich history of enhancing the careers of professionals across the Midlands and the Northern Home Counties. We have an unrivalled understanding of the local market place and recruit for the majorityof the regions premier employers. To search for all of our live jobs please visit us at macildowie.com.