Buyer
Buyer
Location: Thame
Salary: £35,000-£40,000
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 5:30pm
We’re looking for an experienced Buyer to join a busy procurement team based in Thame.
This is a great opportunity for someone with previous purchasing or procurement experience who enjoys working with suppliers, managing orders and finding cost-effective solutions in a fast-paced environment.
You’ll be responsible for supporting the day-to-day purchasing activity across the business, ensuring goods and services are sourced, ordered and delivered accurately and on time.
The Role
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Raising and managing purchase orders for goods and services
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Sourcing pricing, availability and lead times from suppliers
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Liaising with suppliers regarding quotations, orders, deliveries and pricing
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Building and maintaining strong supplier relationships
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Supporting supplier onboarding and keeping accreditation records up to date
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Working closely with internal departments to understand purchasing requirements
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Processing GRPOs and helping resolve invoice queries
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Purchasing a range of operational supplies, consumables, uniforms and site requirements
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Supporting import activity, including freight arrangements, supplier documentation and customs clearance
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Assisting with third-party repairs, returns and warranty claims
About You
The ideal candidate will have previous experience in buying, purchasing, procurement or a similar supply chain role.
You’ll also ideally have:
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CIPS Level 3, or a willingness to work towards CIPS Level 4
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Experience with supplier management
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Good understanding of purchase orders and supplier documentation
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Experience with SAP Business One would be highly desirable
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Knowledge of imports, exports, freight, customs or Incoterms would be an advantage
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Good Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and Outlook
What’s on Offer?
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Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 5:30pm
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24 days’ holiday + bank holidays
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4% employer / 4% employee pension contribution
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Optional company healthcare plan
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Use of on-site sports facilities
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Opportunity to join a growing and established business
If you have purchasing or procurement experience and are looking for your next opportunity, we’d love to hear from you.
INDCOM
Planet Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Planet Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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