Direct Buyer
Hays
Date: 1 week ago
City: Plymouth
Contract type: Full time
Your New Company
A unique & globally renowned manufacturing business based in Plymouth that creates specialised products for international customers.
Your new role
In this role, you'll be essential in managing the operational supply of direct goods and services to meet production demands. This role involves a variety of procurement activities, from ensuring supply chain delivery, monitoring supplier performance, day-to-day purchasing and system management.
Key Responsibilities
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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INDHAF #4636152 - George Barnes
A unique & globally renowned manufacturing business based in Plymouth that creates specialised products for international customers.
Your new role
In this role, you'll be essential in managing the operational supply of direct goods and services to meet production demands. This role involves a variety of procurement activities, from ensuring supply chain delivery, monitoring supplier performance, day-to-day purchasing and system management.
Key Responsibilities
- Place and manage orders based on demand.
- Monitor MRP movements through exception reports.
- Manage supplier purchasing contracts.
- Measure supplier delivery performance
- Update, control and report on KPI data
- Tactical sourcing & contribution towards category management strategies
- Increase On-Time In Full delivery performance.
- Reduce past due orders and shortages to improve availability.
- Effectively manage system exceptions.
- Time served in similar roles (supply chain, purchasing tec)
- Relevant qualifications (e.g. CIPS) is desirable
- Strong knowledge of procurement, supply chain, and commercial processes.
- Performance and data-driven with excellent analytical skills.
- Strong understanding of systems (Microsoft Office & ERPs)
- Confident communication skills when dealing with internal and external stakeholders
- A salary between £25,000 - £35,000
- Early finish on Fridays
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
- Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
INDHAF #4636152 - George Barnes
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