Senior Buyer

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Fully Onsite

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18 month Contract

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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.

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Key Responsibilities:

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

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• CIPS Level 4 (or above)
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• Extensive experience in a supervisory purchasing role
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• Strong management and negotiation skills.
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• Experience of using SAP with knowledge of MRP
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• Ability to manage a tender process.
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• Analytical, proactive, and flexible with strong communication abilities.
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• Commercially aware and IT literate (Word, Excel).
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To apply please send your cv to [email protected]

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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.