Aspion
Buyer (FTC)
Glass & Steel Industry
Diss, Norfolk
£Highly Competitive
Monday – Friday, (Flexible working hours)
We are currently looking for a Buyer, to be responsible for the procurement function, including technical buying. You will work closely with the Project delivery team and Design team on UK and International projects. You will also be responsible for ensuring the quality requirements for goods, working to project delivery deadlines and budgets, and procuring stock and overhead items as and when needed.
This is a fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave for 18-24 months.
Key Benefits:
- Highly Competitive annual salary (flexible depending on experience)
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Opportunity to work for a company that is a leader in providing integrated structural glass, steel and ETFE solutions.
- Free Parking
- Generous Pension Scheme
- Gym Membership
The Candidate:
- Strong Buying background, preferably in architectural steels or membrane materials.
- You must be dynamic and able to work well in a team.
- Strong negotiation skills and market knowledge.
- Exceptional problem-solving skills, with great attention to detail.
- Great analytical skills to make informed purchasing decisions.
- Experience with international buying, import/export.
- Experience of reviewing systems of work.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Raising purchase orders and assisting in the resolution of any disputes with suppliers
- Arranging, procuring, and coordinating plant and equipment hire for projects.
- Sending out enquiries for materials and plant requirements, and collating and reviewing quotations
- Evaluating submitted quotations using objective criteria.
- Processing all incoming invoices from Accounts which do not align with purchase order values.
- Supporting with logistics, ensuring it is managed efficiently and in the most cost-effective way.
- Evaluating potential risks that goods may be subjected to and liaising with suppliers and stakeholders to mitigate adverse effects of the risks.
- Ensuring that quantities and quality of procured goods are delivered according to the contractual agreements and take appropriate actions to address any shortfall/excess or quality issues.
- Resolving any issues with invoices prior to approval
- Tracking and managing supplier delivery schedules to ensure expected delivery times are met and supply issues are resolved quickly.
- Working closely with the Warehouse Manager to ensure optimal stock levels and assist with stock takes.
- Consistently reviewing and updating Supplier and Subcontractor databases, keeping accurate and up-to-date records of information, including completing annual insurance checks
- Operating and promoting the use of IT systems for purchasing and inventory control and dealing effectively with any queries
- Growing our supplier base by identifying new suppliers and negotiating the most competitive terms and prices, whilst maintaining agreed levels of product quality
- Using negotiation practice for delivering value based on evaluation and selection criteria.
- Reviewing existing supplier terms and rates on a rolling basis to ensure competitive terms and prices are obtained.
- Ensuring contracts for the supply of goods comply with relevant legislation.
- Holding regular review meetings with key suppliers
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