Buyer

Buyer / Procurement Officer / Purchasing Officer to join a manufacturer based in Andover.

The Buyer / Procurement Officer / Purchasing Officer will help support purchasing strategies, supplier management, and supply chain improvement initiatives, as well as negotiate contracts and agreements with key suppliers.

The Buyer / Procurement Officer / Purchasing Officer will have had some experience in buying / purchasing within a manufacturing / engineering environment.

Package

30,000

24 days plus bank holidays

Pension

Life Insurance

Office Based

Monday - Friday

Flexible Working Hours

Responsibilities:

• You will contribute to the overall strategy for purchasing, supplier management and supply chain development
• You will play a key role in the continuous improvement of our purchasing processes
• Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers based on quality, cost-effectiveness, and reliability.
• Negotiate contracts and agreements
• Maintain strong relationships with existing suppliers and develop new ones
• Prepare daily and monthly reports
• Inventory control
• Analyse pricing trends and seek cost-effective solutions
• Reporting to the Engineering Manager
• Office based in Andover, Hampshire

Requirements:

• Previous experience in buying / purchasing within an engineering / manufacturing environment. Had some experience as a Buyer / Procurement Officer / Purchasing Officer or similar
• Commutable to Andover, Hampshire