If you’re looking for a progressive career move as a Buyer with a role that will provide excellent career progression from being coached by the company’s MD, who you turn you from a buyer into a more strategic procurement manager, whilst getting you great exposure across a rapidly growing SME business, undergoing some significant change in the manufacturing sector, then this could be just what you’re looking for…
What’s on offer?
What will you be doing?
You will work alongside the MD and Supply Chain Manager and manage a spend of around £3.5million, engaging with a predominantly local but established supplier base that has not been managed collaboratively for a number of years. There will be plenty of opportunity to drive out costs, potentially up to 40% across some categories, based on recent analysis. You’ll be performing the operational side of procurement, such as placing orders, chasing, expediting and spot negotiations but will also get involved in a strategic way through ongoing development. You’ll need to be proactive (obviously), committed and hungry to learn. The company is prepared to sponsor your CIPS qualification in order to develop your career further.
Who will you be doing it for?
You’ll be joining a well-established SME business that is part of a larger group and maturing as they continue their growth. The company makes high-end products that are seen as the standard for the industry. They have an established workforce and are now moving from a culture of ‘we have always done it this way’ to one that embraces new ideas and new ways of working in order to help accelerate their growth.
There are lots of opportunities to make a strong and immediate impact in this role.
What do you need to bring to the party?
To be successful in this role it is expected that you’ll be able to demonstrate the majority (after all no-one’s perfect!) of the following skills and experience:
If the above sounds like the next step in your already successful career, and you’d like to learn more, apply today with a copy of your CV, LinkedIn profile or whatever you have for immediate consideration – every application is reviewed by a person, and everyone will get a response, it’s the least you deserve.