buyer
Responsibility
- JOB TITLE Category Buyer
- DEPARTMENT Purchasing
- responsible for executing the end-to-end acquisition process from Purchase Order creation to delivery
Show more +17 - BASE LOCATION Waltham Abbey
- resolve PO errors & queries such as quantity, price, specification, minimum & maximum order values etc
- SUPPORTING LOCATIONS All
- RFx execution, pricing, rebates, and commercial terms negotiation
- REPORTING MANAGER Commercial Director
- supplier relationship management – resolving supplier issues, supplier performance management and develop plans for continuous improvement
- support the delivery of the assigned category strategy and drive continuous improvement activities
- deliver services to meet or surpass agreed Procurement metrics, SLAs, and objectives
- stakeholder management – ensure regular engagement with both client and supplier facing stakeholders, to keep abreast on any current or potential issues impacting business delivery. Instigate contingency plans as necessary
- deliver category operational performance KPIs quality, cost, delivery
- 12. Maintain and improve supplier relationships, highlighting issues/escalating to Purchasing Manager where appropriate for further action
- query / Issue resolution
- chasing outstanding POs
- resolving errors and queries in POs - including quantity price breaks, minimum order values, product specification changes
- respond to customer queries on availability and pricing via telephone and email as part of the Purchasing team
- 16. Compile scheduled update reports for Finance and on request for management/other internal departments to inform business decisions
- 17. Provide product and pricing information to the Marketing team for business product publication / external website
Requirements
- proven experience in a Purchasing team
- excellent organisational skills
- strong administrative and organisation experience
Show more +22 - analytical thinking
- ability to influence peers and stakeholders to deliver business results
- relevant work experience gained in wholesale distribution or the plumbing industry
- solution-focused
- demonstrated knowledge in the application of supplier performance management and development techniques to deliver continuous improvement
- results driven
- proven experience in meeting targets in a fast-moving environment/industry
- excellent team-player
- knowledge of best practice sourcing techniques & processes
- open minded and able to bring added value and innovation
- ability to interpret business and customer needs and leverage the supply base accordingly
- ability to work under pressure to achieve set targets and meet deadlines
- can develop a reputation of commitment and trust then delivery with a result-oriented mind-set
- able to work autonomously
- proven ability to challenge the status quo and develop innovative solutions
- ability to handle conflicts / problem resolution etc
- experience in risk and opportunity management
- agility, able to adapt / respond to a constantly changing and demanding environment
- strong contractual knowledge & ability including import / export considerations
- excellent written and verbal communication skills
- ability to develop networks
- ethics & Compliance, ability to apply and adhere to RLD value and policies
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