Our client is an established manufacturing company based in Bridgwater, Somerset. They are looking to hire a new Buyer to replace the current incumbent who is retiring after 30 years working for the company. This is a part time role, three days a week with hybrid working on offer.

• To Liaise with long term suppliers, and maintain excellent working relationships
• Manage a buying portfolio of approx £3m per year
• Have Excellent experience of SAGE
• Negotiate purchase orders 
• Identification and implementation of cost saving and working capital initiatives
• Identify, qualify and implement new and secondary sources of supply or alternative product ranges in order to  mitigating supply risk
• Liaise with relevant departments 
• Timely response to suppliers enquiries
• Hold review meetings with key suppliers to discuss delivery / quality performance 
• Support Supplier compliance 

• Relevant procurement experience within an manufacturing environment
• Experience in negotiations with suppliers
• Ability to work alone and as part of a team
  
• Excellent experience with developing and maintaining good relationships with suppliers
  
• Demonstrable ability to drive cost down and improve commercial conditions with suppliers
  
• Good IT skills in Word, Excel and SAGE
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills