Senior Buyer
  Negotiable
  Snodland, Kent
  contract,full-time

This Job Has Expired! This advert has now been deleted by the advertiser, the details below are for information only.


Senior Buyer

Fully Onsite

18 month Contract



Overview:
Responsible for leading the local purchasing and stores team within the Manufacturing division, ensuring cost-effective procurement of engineering and non-stock items, efficient inventory control, and compliance with company policies.

Key Responsibilities:

* Supervise daily activities of the purchasing team.
* Manage stock levels using SAP MRP; maintain high inventory accuracy.
* Oversee consignment stock and material.
* Conversion of Purchase orders.
* Support category management implementation and group purchasing initiatives.
* Record and report cost savings and KPIs.
* Assist in tenders.
* Provide departmental cover during shutdowns or absences.
* Monitor and assess all Operations / procedures
* Promote continuous improvement and safe systems of work.



Person Specification:

* CIPS Level 4 (or above)
* Extensive experience in a supervisory purchasing role
* Strong management and negotiation skills.
* Experience of using SAP with knowledge of MRP
* Ability to manage a tender process.
* Analytical, proactive, and flexible with strong communication abilities.
* Commercially aware and IT literate (Word, Excel).



To apply please send your cv to louise.theobald@csltd.org.uk

Talent Solutions is a trading style of Commercial Services Kent Ltd - A company wholly owned by Kent County Council. Talent Solutions is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.


Advertiser: Agency

Reference: LT760

Posted on: 2025-05-06 15:30:53

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Senior Buyer
  Negotiable
  Snodland, Kent
  contract,full-time

This Job Has Expired! This advert has now been deleted by the advertiser, the details below are for information only.


Senior Buyer

Fully Onsite

18 month Contract



Overview:
Responsible for leading the local purchasing and stores team within the Manufacturing division, ensuring cost-effective procurement of engineering and non-stock items, efficient inventory control, and compliance with company policies.

Key Responsibilities:

* Supervise daily activities of the purchasing team.
* Manage stock levels using SAP MRP; maintain high inventory accuracy.
* Oversee consignment stock and material.
* Conversion of Purchase orders.
* Support category management implementation and group purchasing initiatives.
* Record and report cost savings and KPIs.
* Assist in tenders.
* Provide departmental cover during shutdowns or absences.
* Monitor and assess all Operations / procedures
* Promote continuous improvement and safe systems of work.



Person Specification:

* CIPS Level 4 (or above)
* Extensive experience in a supervisory purchasing role
* Strong management and negotiation skills.
* Experience of using SAP with knowledge of MRP
* Ability to manage a tender process.
* Analytical, proactive, and flexible with strong communication abilities.
* Commercially aware and IT literate (Word, Excel).



To apply please send your cv to louise.theobald@csltd.org.uk

Talent Solutions is a trading style of Commercial Services Kent Ltd - A company wholly owned by Kent County Council. Talent Solutions is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.


Advertiser: Agency

Reference: LT760

Posted on: 2025-05-06 15:30:53

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