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Buyer

Job Type : Permanent, Full Time

Salary :

Great opportunity for a Buyer to join a busy depot based in Sheffield.

Responsibilities for Buyer

* Build and maintain good working relationships with new and existing suppliers.

* Have a thorough understanding of procurement administration duties and product maintenance.

* Negotiate with multiple suppliers to maximise cost saving, quality, and service.

* Engage with the business to identify requirements, create purchase requests and seek approvals as appropriate.

* Working with internal teams to ensure supplier deliveries are in line with company procedures. Prepare procurement reports as required.

* Understand the process of importing products.

* Responsible for depot inventory of products and ensuring stock levels are adequately maintained by placing orders accordingly.

* Assist with internal/external communications and meetings.

* Develop strong relationships with depots by regular communication and depot visits to access stocks, including assisting with depot stock takes across the company where required.

* Ability to train new people within the team, once a good understanding of the processes has been achieved.

* Develop a thorough understanding of the Forecast system.

Required Skills for Buyer

* Previous experience in a similar role or a role which includes the above duties.

* Strong understanding of procurement processes and procedures.

* The ability to effectively manage internal and external relationships.

* Highly numerate and problem-solving mindset.

* Well organised, self-motivated with a strong work ethic.

* The ability to influence at all levels, both internally and externally.

* Ability to work within a small team, under pressure and at speed.

* Computer skills and knowledge of Outlook, Word, Excel

* Attention to detail and accuracy.

* Good sense of humour

* Ideally have construction industry experience.

In return you will be offered a competitive salary with outstanding benefits

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