Buyer

Title: Buyer Location: Sheffield Salary: up to £38k Office Based Early finish Friday SF Recruitment are working with an established engineering/manufacturing business in Sheffield to recruit a Buyer into their Supply Chain team. This is a varied, hands-on role where you will manage your own portfolio of suppliers, supporting the wider business across purchasing, supplier performance, cost reduction and material availability. The Role -Manage a portfolio of UK and international suppliers. -Run RFQs, negotiate pricing and support supplier selection. -Manage purchase orders, reschedules, cancellations and expediting through MRP. -Monitor supplier performance, capacity and order books. -Identify and introduce new suppliers to improve cost, quality and delivery. -Negotiate pricing agreements and support longer-term supplier agreements. -Identify and deliver cost-saving opportunities. -Support subcontract purchasing when required. -Monitor KPIs including supplier delivery and quality performance. -Help reduce excess stock and improve inventory levels. -Support import and export activity across the supply chain. -Build strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders. About You - Previous Buyer or Supply Chain experience ideally within Manufacturing or Engineering environmentsW - Confident negotiator with strong supplier management skills - You will also need strong attention to detail, good Excel/IT skills and the ability to problem-solve and work effectively under pressure. This would be a great opportunity for an experienced Buyer who enjoys having ownership of their suppliers and wants a varied role covering both day-to-day purchasing and more commercial activities such as sourcing, negotiation and cost reduction. If this role is of interest, please apply with a copy of your CV today

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