Published Description:

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Buyer to join a very well-established technology business near Hatfield, Hertfordshire. They are looking for someone to join their busy purchasing department.

Key responsibilities of the Buyer job:

• Negotiate commercial terms and drive commercial improvements.
• Manage one-off suppliers and adversarial relationships.
• Identify and drive process improvements.
• Carry out competitive tenders and manage small to medium sourcing projects.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with key suppliers.
• Host supplier performance review meetings.
• To participate in establishing a coherent purchasing strategy for production materials and support services purchased by the company.
   

Key skills required for the Buyer job:

• CIPS membership or equivalent or qualified by experience.
• Experience in a purchasing / supply chain role.
• Good level of commercial acumen.
• Experience of manufacturing processes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills both up and down the supply chain.

This is a great chance to join a successful and stable business based near Hatfield, Hertfordshire that also has the added bonus of being 5 minutes walk from a train station making it easily commutable from London.

To apply for this Buyer role, please send your CV to djump@octagongroup.co.uk or call Daniel for more information on 01525 659 123