Graduate Buyer
Brightwork Ltd · Warrington, England ·
Our client is currently recruiting a Graduate Buyer who will learn and be responsible for Sourcing & Procuring Engineering, Facility & Manufacturing Equipment Spare Parts and Services.
Additionally, you will be responsible for negotiating best terms and conditions of purchase (Price, Leadtime, Payment Terms) and for identifying and executing Cost Reduction initiatives. The role is customer-facing and will require a significant amount of interaction with the customers maintenance and technical team members.
Please note that due to our client's customer base there will be times you will spend at sites in Europe. These projects could run for a 6 week period.
Responsibilities
Reacts to Purchase Requisitions for Ad-hoc (Spot Buy) and Inventory Controlled items in a timely manner.
Travelling to customer sites when required
Sources and Procures Engineering, Facility & Manufacturing Equipment Spare Parts and Services.
Places Purchase Orders in the company system.
Expedites Delivery of Orders and updates Delivery Promise Dates within the system.
Ensures On Time Delivery of Goods through effective supplier monitoring and management.
Identifies and Executes Cost Reduction initiatives through negotiating price reductions or through identifying product substitution through formal agreement and approval with the customer.
Reports and Tracks Cost Savings within the company system
Resolves non-conforming delivery issues and arranges return of goods for credit or replacement.
Resolves Invoice Queries
Ensure company reports are maintained within a timely manner (Weekly basis)
Qualifications
Degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Purchasing or business-related Degree
Articulate, Numerate and System literate.
- Computer literate
- Good communicator
- Excellent time management skills
- Driving licence - travel to cover sites once trained
- Mon - Fri - 8:30 – 5:30
This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful and growing business. If you are interested, please click to apply.
Brightwork Ltd offers the services of an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. Brightwork (part of the Staffline Group), do not charge any recruitment or job-seeking fees at any stage of the hiring process.
Brightwork Ltd offers the services of an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. Brightwork (part of the Staffline Group), do not charge any recruitment or job-seeking fees at any stage of the hiring process.
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