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Buyer / Procurement Manager

Staines-upon-Thames

Post Date, 19/11/2024

Salary: 45000-55000 per annum

Permanent

An award winning distributor supplying B2C customers in over 100 countries, with a strong reputation for customer service and the ability to supply quickly is seeking a Buyer / Procurement Manager.

The Buyer / Procurement Manager will be responsible for overseeing and managing the company's procurement processes. This will include sourcing, negotiation, and purchasing of parts and services to meet the company's operational needs.

Key Responsibilities of the Buyer / Procurement Manager

  • Strategic Sourcing: Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers that meet the company's service standard and cost objectives.
  • Contract and Price Negotiation: Negotiate contracts with suppliers and service providers to secure favourable terms.
  • Dynamic and Ad Hoc buying: Able to source goods quickly to fulfil large or high value orders at best pricing.
  • Inventory Management: Work in conjunction with warehouse and supply chain teams to maintain optimal stock levels and prevent shortages or overstocking.
  • Cost Control: Monitor and analyse procurement expenditures to drive cost-efficiency without compromising on quality and report these findings regularly to the Directors.
  • Supplier Relationship Management: Build and maintain positive relationships with key suppliers to ensure long-term partnerships.
  • Market Analysis: Keep abreast of market trends, supplier developments, and pricing fluctuations including foreign exchange rates to make informed procurement decisions.
  • Reporting and KPIs: Prepare regular reports on procurement activities and set performance benchmarks.

Experience required for the Buyer / Procurement Manager

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in a procurement or buying role ideally in product distribution businesses B2C customers.
  • Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
  • High level of computer proficiency.
  • Excellent organizational and communication abilities.
  • Knowledge of procurement best practices.

What's on offer for the Buyer / Procurement Manager

  • Competitive salary c.£45 - 55K and benefits package.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • A dynamic and collaborative work environment.

F4P Recruitment is an established Recruitment Consultancy, Surrey-based, providing a full recruitment solution of temporary and permanent staff within the Surrey and Hampshire area, over 4 divisions: Accountancy & Finance; Sales & Marketing; Business OfficeSupport; IT & Executive. You must reside in UK and be able to produce evidence of eligibility to work in UK. F4P Recruitment does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and complies with all relevant UK legislation. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency & are GDPR compliant.

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  • Contract Type: Permanent
  • Salary Type: per annum
  • Total Applications: 55
  • Last Date: 07/01/2025
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